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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,262.38, 27,377.12 and 6,567.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,262.38, 27,377.12 and 6,567.38 is: 9,845.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,262.38 : 27,377.12 = 6,567.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,262.38/27,377.12 = 6,567.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,262.38x = 27,377.12 × 6,567.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,262.38x = 179,795,829.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,795,829.88/18,262.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,845.15

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