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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,235.13, 27,352.69 and 4,384.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,235.13, 27,352.69 and 4,384.13 is: 6,576.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,235.13 : 27,352.69 = 4,384.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,235.13/27,352.69 = 4,384.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,235.13x = 27,352.69 × 4,384.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,235.13x = 119,917,601.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,917,601.09/18,235.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,576.19

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