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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,166.21, 27,248.56 and 6,322.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,166.21, 27,248.56 and 6,322.70 is: 9,483.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,166.21 : 27,248.56 = 6,322.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,166.21/27,248.56 = 6,322.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,166.21x = 27,248.56 × 6,322.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,166.21x = 172,284,470.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,284,470.31/18,166.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,483.79

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