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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,222.68, 27,326.36 and 6,373.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,222.68, 27,326.36 and 6,373.92 is: 9,558.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,222.68 : 27,326.36 = 6,373.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,222.68/27,326.36 = 6,373.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,222.68x = 27,326.36 × 6,373.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,222.68x = 174,176,032.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,176,032.53/18,222.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,558.20

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