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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,247.67, 27,371.50 and 4,396.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,247.67, 27,371.50 and 4,396.67 is: 6,595.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,247.67 : 27,371.50 = 4,396.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,247.67/27,371.50 = 4,396.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,247.67x = 27,371.50 × 4,396.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,247.67x = 120,343,452.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,343,452.91/18,247.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,595.00

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