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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,176.46, 27,253.32 and 6,327.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,176.46, 27,253.32 and 6,327.42 is: 9,487.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,176.46 : 27,253.32 = 6,327.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,176.46/27,253.32 = 6,327.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,176.46x = 27,253.32 × 6,327.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,176.46x = 172,443,202.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,443,202.03/18,176.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,487.17

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