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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,214.39, 27,325.14 and 6,526.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,214.39, 27,325.14 and 6,526.09 is: 9,790.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,214.39 : 27,325.14 = 6,526.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,214.39/27,325.14 = 6,526.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,214.39x = 27,325.14 × 6,526.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,214.39x = 178,326,322.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,326,322.90/18,214.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,790.41

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