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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,256.68, 27,385.02 and 6,566.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,256.68, 27,385.02 and 6,566.76 is: 9,850.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,256.68 : 27,385.02 = 6,566.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,256.68/27,385.02 = 6,566.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,256.68x = 27,385.02 × 6,566.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,256.68x = 179,830,853.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,830,853.94/18,256.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,850.14

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