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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,274.17, 27,411.26 and 4,423.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,274.17, 27,411.26 and 4,423.17 is: 6,634.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,274.17 : 27,411.26 = 4,423.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,274.17/27,411.26 = 4,423.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,274.17x = 27,411.26 × 4,423.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,274.17x = 121,244,640.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,244,640.78/18,274.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,634.76

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