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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,221.74, 27,314.34 and 6,366.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,221.74, 27,314.34 and 6,366.31 is: 9,543.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,221.74 : 27,314.34 = 6,366.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,221.74/27,314.34 = 6,366.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,221.74x = 27,314.34 × 6,366.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,221.74x = 173,891,555.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,891,555.89/18,221.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,543.08

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