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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,213.72, 27,323.46 and 6,526.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,213.72, 27,323.46 and 6,526.68 is: 9,791.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,213.72 : 27,323.46 = 6,526.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,213.72/27,323.46 = 6,526.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,213.72x = 27,323.46 × 6,526.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,213.72x = 178,331,479.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,331,479.91/18,213.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,791.05

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