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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,259.63, 27,367.57 and 6,559.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,259.63, 27,367.57 and 6,559.18 is: 9,830.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,259.63 : 27,367.57 = 6,559.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,259.63/27,367.57 = 6,559.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,259.63x = 27,367.57 × 6,559.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,259.63x = 179,508,757.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,508,757.57/18,259.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,830.91

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