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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,327.17, 27,490.71 and 4,476.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,327.17, 27,490.71 and 4,476.17 is: 6,714.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,327.17 : 27,490.71 = 4,476.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,327.17/27,490.71 = 4,476.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,327.17x = 27,490.71 × 4,476.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,327.17x = 123,053,091.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,053,091.38/18,327.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,714.24

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