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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,209.44, 27,323.10 and 6,523.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,209.44, 27,323.10 and 6,523.60 is: 9,788.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,209.44 : 27,323.10 = 6,523.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,209.44/27,323.10 = 6,523.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,209.44x = 27,323.10 × 6,523.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,209.44x = 178,244,975.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,244,975.16/18,209.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,788.60

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