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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,207.54, 27,317.88 and 6,363.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,207.54, 27,317.88 and 6,363.07 is: 9,546.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,207.54 : 27,317.88 = 6,363.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,207.54/27,317.88 = 6,363.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,207.54x = 27,317.88 × 6,363.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,207.54x = 173,825,514.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,825,514.40/18,207.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,546.90

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