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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,281.95, 27,422.91 and 6,595.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,281.95, 27,422.91 and 6,595.16 is: 9,892.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,281.95 : 27,422.91 = 6,595.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,281.95/27,422.91 = 6,595.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,281.95x = 27,422.91 × 6,595.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,281.95x = 180,858,342.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,858,342.00/18,281.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,892.73

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