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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,213.31, 27,326.54 and 6,368.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,213.31, 27,326.54 and 6,368.82 is: 9,555.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,213.31 : 27,326.54 = 6,368.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,213.31/27,326.54 = 6,368.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,213.31x = 27,326.54 × 6,368.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,213.31x = 174,037,814.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,037,814.48/18,213.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,555.53

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