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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,267.76, 27,385.19 and 6,572.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,267.76, 27,385.19 and 6,572.75 is: 9,853.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,267.76 : 27,385.19 = 6,572.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,267.76/27,385.19 = 6,572.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,267.76x = 27,385.19 × 6,572.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,267.76x = 179,995,974.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,995,974.71/18,267.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,853.21

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