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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,151.59, 27,231.26 and 6,305.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,151.59, 27,231.26 and 6,305.73 is: 9,459.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,151.59 : 27,231.26 = 6,305.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,151.59/27,231.26 = 6,305.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,151.59x = 27,231.26 × 6,305.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,151.59x = 171,712,973.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,712,973.12/18,151.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,459.94

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