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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,238.32, 27,357.48 and 6,548.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,238.32, 27,357.48 and 6,548.76 is: 9,823.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,238.32 : 27,357.48 = 6,548.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,238.32/27,357.48 = 6,548.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,238.32x = 27,357.48 × 6,548.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,238.32x = 179,157,570.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,157,570.72/18,238.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,823.14

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