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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,201.27, 27,303.14 and 6,188.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,201.27, 27,303.14 and 6,188.53 is: 9,283.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,201.27 : 27,303.14 = 6,188.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,201.27/27,303.14 = 6,188.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,201.27x = 27,303.14 × 6,188.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,201.27x = 168,966,164.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,966,164.47/18,201.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,283.21

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