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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,246.42, 27,369.63 and 6,553.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,246.42, 27,369.63 and 6,553.26 is: 9,829.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,246.42 : 27,369.63 = 6,553.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,246.42/27,369.63 = 6,553.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,246.42x = 27,369.63 × 6,553.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,246.42x = 179,360,301.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,360,301.49/18,246.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,829.89

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