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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,162.35, 27,247.92 and 6,314.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,162.35, 27,247.92 and 6,314.42 is: 9,473.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,162.35 : 27,247.92 = 6,314.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,162.35/27,247.92 = 6,314.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,162.35x = 27,247.92 × 6,314.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,162.35x = 172,054,674.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,054,674.77/18,162.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,473.15

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