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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,268.38, 27,386.12 and 6,573.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,268.38, 27,386.12 and 6,573.38 is: 9,854.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,268.38 : 27,386.12 = 6,573.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,268.38/27,386.12 = 6,573.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,268.38x = 27,386.12 × 6,573.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,268.38x = 180,019,373.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,019,373.49/18,268.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,854.15

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