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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,282.02, 27,423.03 and 6,595.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,282.02, 27,423.03 and 6,595.24 is: 9,892.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,282.02 : 27,423.03 = 6,595.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,282.02/27,423.03 = 6,595.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,282.02x = 27,423.03 × 6,595.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,282.02x = 180,861,464.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,861,464.38/18,282.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,892.86

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