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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,248.67, 27,372.96 and 4,397.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,248.67, 27,372.96 and 4,397.67 is: 6,596.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,248.67 : 27,372.96 = 4,397.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,248.67/27,372.96 = 4,397.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,248.67x = 27,372.96 × 4,397.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,248.67x = 120,377,245.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,377,245.00/18,248.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,596.49

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