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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,206.43, 27,316.23 and 6,361.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,206.43, 27,316.23 and 6,361.95 is: 9,545.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,206.43 : 27,316.23 = 6,361.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,206.43/27,316.23 = 6,361.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,206.43x = 27,316.23 × 6,361.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,206.43x = 173,784,489.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,784,489.45/18,206.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,545.23

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