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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,281.37, 27,422.07 and 6,594.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,281.37, 27,422.07 and 6,594.59 is: 9,891.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,281.37 : 27,422.07 = 6,594.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,281.37/27,422.07 = 6,594.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,281.37x = 27,422.07 × 6,594.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,281.37x = 180,837,352.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,837,352.43/18,281.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,891.89

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