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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,235.06, 27,336.15 and 6,545.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,235.06, 27,336.15 and 6,545.53 is: 9,812.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,235.06 : 27,336.15 = 6,545.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,235.06/27,336.15 = 6,545.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,235.06x = 27,336.15 × 6,545.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,235.06x = 178,929,589.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,929,589.91/18,235.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,812.39

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