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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,251.64, 27,365.34 and 6,563.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,251.64, 27,365.34 and 6,563.34 is: 9,840.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,251.64 : 27,365.34 = 6,563.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,251.64/27,365.34 = 6,563.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,251.64x = 27,365.34 × 6,563.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,251.64x = 179,608,030.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,608,030.64/18,251.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,840.65

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