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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,223.44, 27,312.48 and 6,523.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,223.44, 27,312.48 and 6,523.80 is: 9,777.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,223.44 : 27,312.48 = 6,523.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,223.44/27,312.48 = 6,523.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,223.44x = 27,312.48 × 6,523.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,223.44x = 178,181,157.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,181,157.02/18,223.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,777.58

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