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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,248.92, 27,373.38 and 6,555.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,248.92, 27,373.38 and 6,555.76 is: 9,833.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,248.92 : 27,373.38 = 6,555.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,248.92/27,373.38 = 6,555.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,248.92x = 27,373.38 × 6,555.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,248.92x = 179,453,309.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,453,309.67/18,248.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,833.64

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