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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,169.94, 27,254.09 and 6,332.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,169.94, 27,254.09 and 6,332.06 is: 9,497.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,169.94 : 27,254.09 = 6,332.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,169.94/27,254.09 = 6,332.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,169.94x = 27,254.09 × 6,332.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,169.94x = 172,574,365.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,574,365.19/18,169.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,497.80

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