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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,264.59, 27,398.44 and 6,417.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,264.59, 27,398.44 and 6,417.33 is: 9,626.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,264.59 : 27,398.44 = 6,417.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,264.59/27,398.44 = 6,417.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,264.59x = 27,398.44 × 6,417.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,264.59x = 175,824,773.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,824,773.58/18,264.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,626.54

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