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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,283.36, 27,421.92 and 6,594.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,283.36, 27,421.92 and 6,594.88 is: 9,891.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,283.36 : 27,421.92 = 6,594.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,283.36/27,421.92 = 6,594.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,283.36x = 27,421.92 × 6,594.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,283.36x = 180,844,271.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,844,271.77/18,283.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,891.19

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