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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,159.98, 27,245.44 and 6,471.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,159.98, 27,245.44 and 6,471.68 is: 9,709.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,159.98 : 27,245.44 = 6,471.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,159.98/27,245.44 = 6,471.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,159.98x = 27,245.44 × 6,471.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,159.98x = 176,323,769.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,323,769.14/18,159.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,709.47

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