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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,244.52, 27,360.06 and 6,554.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,244.52, 27,360.06 and 6,554.60 is: 9,829.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,244.52 : 27,360.06 = 6,554.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,244.52/27,360.06 = 6,554.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,244.52x = 27,360.06 × 6,554.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,244.52x = 179,334,249.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,334,249.28/18,244.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,829.49

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