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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,202.27, 27,304.64 and 6,189.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,202.27, 27,304.64 and 6,189.53 is: 9,284.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,202.27 : 27,304.64 = 6,189.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,202.27/27,304.64 = 6,189.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,202.27x = 27,304.64 × 6,189.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,202.27x = 169,002,888.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,002,888.42/18,202.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,284.71

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