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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,222.17, 27,333.52 and 6,375.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,222.17, 27,333.52 and 6,375.51 is: 9,563.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,222.17 : 27,333.52 = 6,375.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,222.17/27,333.52 = 6,375.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,222.17x = 27,333.52 × 6,375.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,222.17x = 174,265,114.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,265,114.16/18,222.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,563.36

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