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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,266.63, 27,383.49 and 6,571.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,266.63, 27,383.49 and 6,571.64 is: 9,851.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,266.63 : 27,383.49 = 6,571.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,266.63/27,383.49 = 6,571.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,266.63x = 27,383.49 × 6,571.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,266.63x = 179,954,438.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,954,438.22/18,266.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,851.54

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