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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,265.42, 27,388.26 and 6,416.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,265.42, 27,388.26 and 6,416.14 is: 9,620.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,265.42 : 27,388.26 = 6,416.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,265.42/27,388.26 = 6,416.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,265.42x = 27,388.26 × 6,416.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,265.42x = 175,726,781.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,726,781.60/18,265.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,620.73

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