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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,283.36, 27,419.36 and 6,595.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,283.36, 27,419.36 and 6,595.06 is: 9,890.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,283.36 : 27,419.36 = 6,595.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,283.36/27,419.36 = 6,595.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,283.36x = 27,419.36 × 6,595.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,283.36x = 180,832,324.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,832,324.36/18,283.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,890.54

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