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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,259.39, 27,389.28 and 6,413.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,259.39, 27,389.28 and 6,413.44 is: 9,620.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,259.39 : 27,389.28 = 6,413.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,259.39/27,389.28 = 6,413.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,259.39x = 27,389.28 × 6,413.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,259.39x = 175,659,503.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,659,503.92/18,259.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,620.23

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