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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,204.43, 27,313.22 and 6,359.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,204.43, 27,313.22 and 6,359.96 is: 9,542.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,204.43 : 27,313.22 = 6,359.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,204.43/27,313.22 = 6,359.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,204.43x = 27,313.22 × 6,359.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,204.43x = 173,710,986.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,710,986.67/18,204.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,542.24

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