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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,284.46, 27,426.66 and 6,597.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,284.46, 27,426.66 and 6,597.66 is: 9,896.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,284.46 : 27,426.66 = 6,597.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,284.46/27,426.66 = 6,597.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,284.46x = 27,426.66 × 6,597.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,284.46x = 180,951,777.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,951,777.62/18,284.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,896.48

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