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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,346.17, 27,502.76 and 6,651.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,346.17, 27,502.76 and 6,651.20 is: 9,970.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,346.17 : 27,502.76 = 6,651.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,346.17/27,502.76 = 6,651.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,346.17x = 27,502.76 × 6,651.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,346.17x = 182,926,186.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,926,186.54/18,346.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,970.81

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