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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,239.20, 27,358.80 and 6,553.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,239.20, 27,358.80 and 6,553.60 is: 9,830.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,239.20 : 27,358.80 = 6,553.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,239.20/27,358.80 = 6,553.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,239.20x = 27,358.80 × 6,553.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,239.20x = 179,298,631.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,298,631.68/18,239.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,830.40

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