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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,235.32, 27,357.30 and 6,549.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,235.32, 27,357.30 and 6,549.72 is: 9,826.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,235.32 : 27,357.30 = 6,549.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,235.32/27,357.30 = 6,549.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,235.32x = 27,357.30 × 6,549.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,235.32x = 179,182,654.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,182,654.96/18,235.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,826.13

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