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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,281.44, 27,422.16 and 6,594.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,281.44, 27,422.16 and 6,594.66 is: 9,891.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,281.44 : 27,422.16 = 6,594.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,281.44/27,422.16 = 6,594.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,281.44x = 27,422.16 × 6,594.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,281.44x = 180,839,684.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,839,684.55/18,281.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,891.98

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