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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,266.86, 27,393.81 and 6,576.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,266.86, 27,393.81 and 6,576.94 is: 9,863.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,266.86 : 27,393.81 = 6,576.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,266.86/27,393.81 = 6,576.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,266.86x = 27,393.81 × 6,576.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,266.86x = 180,167,444.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,167,444.74/18,266.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,863.08

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