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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,176.95, 27,264.62 and 6,333.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,176.95, 27,264.62 and 6,333.41 is: 9,499.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,176.95 : 27,264.62 = 6,333.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,176.95/27,264.62 = 6,333.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,176.95x = 27,264.62 × 6,333.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,176.95x = 172,677,985.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,677,985.29/18,176.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,499.83

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