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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,253.97, 27,380.96 and 4,402.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,253.97, 27,380.96 and 4,402.97 is: 6,604.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,253.97 : 27,380.96 = 4,402.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,253.97/27,380.96 = 4,402.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,253.97x = 27,380.96 × 4,402.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,253.97x = 120,557,545.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,557,545.45/18,253.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,604.46

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