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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,254.30, 27,385.52 and 6,567.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,254.30, 27,385.52 and 6,567.50 is: 9,852.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,254.30 : 27,385.52 = 6,567.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,254.30/27,385.52 = 6,567.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,254.30x = 27,385.52 × 6,567.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,254.30x = 179,854,402.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,854,402.60/18,254.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,852.71

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