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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,240.06, 27,361.44 and 6,553.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,240.06, 27,361.44 and 6,553.38 is: 9,830.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,240.06 : 27,361.44 = 6,553.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,240.06/27,361.44 = 6,553.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,240.06x = 27,361.44 × 6,553.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,240.06x = 179,309,913.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,309,913.67/18,240.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,830.56

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