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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,281.90, 27,427.63 and 6,435.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,281.90, 27,427.63 and 6,435.19 is: 9,654.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,281.90 : 27,427.63 = 6,435.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,281.90/27,427.63 = 6,435.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,281.90x = 27,427.63 × 6,435.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,281.90x = 176,502,010.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,502,010.30/18,281.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,654.47

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