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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,255.80, 27,383.70 and 6,564.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,255.80, 27,383.70 and 6,564.80 is: 9,847.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,255.80 : 27,383.70 = 6,564.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,255.80/27,383.70 = 6,564.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,255.80x = 27,383.70 × 6,564.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,255.80x = 179,768,513.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,768,513.76/18,255.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,847.20

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