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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,225.69, 27,338.53 and 4,374.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,225.69, 27,338.53 and 4,374.69 is: 6,562.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,225.69 : 27,338.53 = 4,374.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,225.69/27,338.53 = 4,374.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,225.69x = 27,338.53 × 4,374.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,225.69x = 119,597,466.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,597,466.25/18,225.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,562.03

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