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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,233.90, 27,350.85 and 6,548.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,233.90, 27,350.85 and 6,548.30 is: 9,822.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,233.90 : 27,350.85 = 6,548.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,233.90/27,350.85 = 6,548.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,233.90x = 27,350.85 × 6,548.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,233.90x = 179,101,571.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,101,571.06/18,233.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,822.45

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