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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,171.44, 27,256.34 and 6,333.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,171.44, 27,256.34 and 6,333.56 is: 9,500.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,171.44 : 27,256.34 = 6,333.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,171.44/27,256.34 = 6,333.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,171.44x = 27,256.34 × 6,333.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,171.44x = 172,629,496.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,629,496.82/18,171.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,500.05

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