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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,274.06, 27,422.04 and 6,588.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,274.06, 27,422.04 and 6,588.20 is: 9,886.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,274.06 : 27,422.04 = 6,588.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,274.06/27,422.04 = 6,588.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,274.06x = 27,422.04 × 6,588.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,274.06x = 180,661,883.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,661,883.93/18,274.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,886.25

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