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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,177.89, 27,273.65 and 6,332.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,177.89, 27,273.65 and 6,332.54 is: 9,501.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,177.89 : 27,273.65 = 6,332.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,177.89/27,273.65 = 6,332.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,177.89x = 27,273.65 × 6,332.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,177.89x = 172,711,311.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,711,311.54/18,177.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,501.18

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