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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,270.27, 27,388.92 and 6,575.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,270.27, 27,388.92 and 6,575.25 is: 9,856.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,270.27 : 27,388.92 = 6,575.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,270.27/27,388.92 = 6,575.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,270.27x = 27,388.92 × 6,575.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,270.27x = 180,088,996.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,088,996.23/18,270.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,856.94

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