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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,211.52, 27,317.94 and 6,524.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,211.52, 27,317.94 and 6,524.72 is: 9,787.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,211.52 : 27,317.94 = 6,524.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,211.52/27,317.94 = 6,524.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,211.52x = 27,317.94 × 6,524.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,211.52x = 178,241,909.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,241,909.48/18,211.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,787.32

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