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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,294.16, 27,441.36 and 6,607.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,294.16, 27,441.36 and 6,607.36 is: 9,911.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,294.16 : 27,441.36 = 6,607.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,294.16/27,441.36 = 6,607.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,294.16x = 27,441.36 × 6,607.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,294.16x = 181,314,944.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,314,944.41/18,294.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,911.08

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