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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,331.61, 27,497.51 and 6,644.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,331.61, 27,497.51 and 6,644.52 is: 9,966.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,331.61 : 27,497.51 = 6,644.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,331.61/27,497.51 = 6,644.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,331.61x = 27,497.51 × 6,644.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,331.61x = 182,707,721.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,707,721.92/18,331.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,966.82

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