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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,281.02, 27,421.53 and 6,594.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,281.02, 27,421.53 and 6,594.24 is: 9,891.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,281.02 : 27,421.53 = 6,594.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,281.02/27,421.53 = 6,594.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,281.02x = 27,421.53 × 6,594.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,281.02x = 180,824,092.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,824,092.39/18,281.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,891.36

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