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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,267.89, 27,385.37 and 6,572.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,267.89, 27,385.37 and 6,572.88 is: 9,853.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,267.89 : 27,385.37 = 6,572.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,267.89/27,385.37 = 6,572.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,267.89x = 27,385.37 × 6,572.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,267.89x = 180,000,630.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,000,630.27/18,267.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,853.39

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