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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,281.62, 27,422.44 and 6,594.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,281.62, 27,422.44 and 6,594.84 is: 9,892.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,281.62 : 27,422.44 = 6,594.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,281.62/27,422.44 = 6,594.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,281.62x = 27,422.44 × 6,594.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,281.62x = 180,846,604.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,846,604.21/18,281.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,892.26

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