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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,263.13, 27,378.24 and 6,568.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,263.13, 27,378.24 and 6,568.13 is: 9,846.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,263.13 : 27,378.24 = 6,568.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,263.13/27,378.24 = 6,568.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,263.13x = 27,378.24 × 6,568.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,263.13x = 179,823,702.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,823,702.60/18,263.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,846.27

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