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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,257.41, 27,386.12 and 6,570.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,257.41, 27,386.12 and 6,570.33 is: 9,855.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,257.41 : 27,386.12 = 6,570.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,257.41/27,386.12 = 6,570.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,257.41x = 27,386.12 × 6,570.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,257.41x = 179,935,845.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,935,845.82/18,257.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,855.50

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