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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,354.74, 27,536.36 and 6,507.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,354.74, 27,536.36 and 6,507.89 is: 9,763.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,354.74 : 27,536.36 = 6,507.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,354.74/27,536.36 = 6,507.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,354.74x = 27,536.36 × 6,507.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,354.74x = 179,203,431.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,203,431.66/18,354.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,763.33

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