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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,271.24, 27,390.44 and 6,576.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,271.24, 27,390.44 and 6,576.24 is: 9,858.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,271.24 : 27,390.44 = 6,576.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,271.24/27,390.44 = 6,576.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,271.24x = 27,390.44 × 6,576.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,271.24x = 180,126,107.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,126,107.15/18,271.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,858.45

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