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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,317.68, 27,476.56 and 6,630.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,317.68, 27,476.56 and 6,630.64 is: 9,945.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,317.68 : 27,476.56 = 6,630.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,317.68/27,476.56 = 6,630.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,317.68x = 27,476.56 × 6,630.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,317.68x = 182,187,177.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,187,177.80/18,317.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,945.97

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