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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,217.05, 27,326.25 and 6,368.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,217.05, 27,326.25 and 6,368.51 is: 9,552.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,217.05 : 27,326.25 = 6,368.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,217.05/27,326.25 = 6,368.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,217.05x = 27,326.25 × 6,368.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,217.05x = 174,027,359.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,027,359.76/18,217.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,552.99

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