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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,157.97, 27,240.39 and 6,311.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,157.97, 27,240.39 and 6,311.30 is: 9,468.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,157.97 : 27,240.39 = 6,311.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,157.97/27,240.39 = 6,311.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,157.97x = 27,240.39 × 6,311.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,157.97x = 171,922,273.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,922,273.41/18,157.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,468.14

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