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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,281.31, 27,422.15 and 6,594.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,281.31, 27,422.15 and 6,594.63 is: 9,892.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,281.31 : 27,422.15 = 6,594.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,281.31/27,422.15 = 6,594.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,281.31x = 27,422.15 × 6,594.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,281.31x = 180,838,900.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,838,900.08/18,281.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,892.01

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