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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,256.41, 27,384.62 and 6,569.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,256.41, 27,384.62 and 6,569.33 is: 9,853.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,256.41 : 27,384.62 = 6,569.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,256.41/27,384.62 = 6,569.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,256.41x = 27,384.62 × 6,569.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,256.41x = 179,898,435.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,898,435.93/18,256.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,853.99

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