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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,314.69, 27,473.85 and 6,625.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,314.69, 27,473.85 and 6,625.17 is: 9,938.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,314.69 : 27,473.85 = 6,625.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,314.69/27,473.85 = 6,625.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,314.69x = 27,473.85 × 6,625.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,314.69x = 182,018,926.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,018,926.80/18,314.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,938.41

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