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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,167.56, 27,241.08 and 6,315.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,167.56, 27,241.08 and 6,315.88 is: 9,470.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,167.56 : 27,241.08 = 6,315.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,167.56/27,241.08 = 6,315.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,167.56x = 27,241.08 × 6,315.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,167.56x = 172,051,392.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,051,392.35/18,167.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,470.25

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