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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,164.23, 27,250.71 and 6,316.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,164.23, 27,250.71 and 6,316.27 is: 9,475.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,164.23 : 27,250.71 = 6,316.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,164.23/27,250.71 = 6,316.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,164.23x = 27,250.71 × 6,316.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,164.23x = 172,122,842.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,122,842.05/18,164.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,475.92

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