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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,259.36, 27,382.56 and 6,569.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,259.36, 27,382.56 and 6,569.44 is: 9,851.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,259.36 : 27,382.56 = 6,569.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,259.36/27,382.56 = 6,569.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,259.36x = 27,382.56 × 6,569.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,259.36x = 179,888,084.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,888,084.97/18,259.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,851.83

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