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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,323.69, 27,485.46 and 6,634.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,323.69, 27,485.46 and 6,634.17 is: 9,951.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,323.69 : 27,485.46 = 6,634.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,323.69/27,485.46 = 6,634.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,323.69x = 27,485.46 × 6,634.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,323.69x = 182,343,214.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,343,214.17/18,323.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,951.23

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