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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,244.28, 27,366.96 and 6,399.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,244.28, 27,366.96 and 6,399.12 is: 9,598.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,244.28 : 27,366.96 = 6,399.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,244.28/27,366.96 = 6,399.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,244.28x = 27,366.96 × 6,399.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,244.28x = 175,124,461.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,124,461.08/18,244.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,598.87

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