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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,154.56, 27,215.36 and 6,465.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,154.56, 27,215.36 and 6,465.04 is: 9,691.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,154.56 : 27,215.36 = 6,465.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,154.56/27,215.36 = 6,465.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,154.56x = 27,215.36 × 6,465.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,154.56x = 175,948,391.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,948,391.01/18,154.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,691.69

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