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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,244.95, 27,368.76 and 6,558.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,244.95, 27,368.76 and 6,558.27 is: 9,837.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,244.95 : 27,368.76 = 6,558.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,244.95/27,368.76 = 6,558.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,244.95x = 27,368.76 × 6,558.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,244.95x = 179,491,717.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,491,717.65/18,244.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,837.88

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