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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,273.24, 27,393.42 and 6,578.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,273.24, 27,393.42 and 6,578.28 is: 9,861.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,273.24 : 27,393.42 = 6,578.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,273.24/27,393.42 = 6,578.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,273.24x = 27,393.42 × 6,578.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,273.24x = 180,201,586.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,201,586.92/18,273.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,861.50

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