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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,223.20, 27,324.70 and 6,373.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,223.20, 27,324.70 and 6,373.80 is: 9,557.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,223.20 : 27,324.70 = 6,373.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,223.20/27,324.70 = 6,373.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,223.20x = 27,324.70 × 6,373.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,223.20x = 174,162,172.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,162,172.86/18,223.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,557.17

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