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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,244.44, 27,363.42 and 6,556.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,244.44, 27,363.42 and 6,556.14 is: 9,833.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,244.44 : 27,363.42 = 6,556.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,244.44/27,363.42 = 6,556.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,244.44x = 27,363.42 × 6,556.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,244.44x = 179,398,412.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,398,412.40/18,244.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,833.05

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