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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,241.65, 27,367.38 and 6,554.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,241.65, 27,367.38 and 6,554.97 is: 9,834.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,241.65 : 27,367.38 = 6,554.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,241.65/27,367.38 = 6,554.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,241.65x = 27,367.38 × 6,554.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,241.65x = 179,392,354.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,392,354.88/18,241.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,834.22

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