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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,421.46, 27,626.78 and 6,573.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,421.46, 27,626.78 and 6,573.32 is: 9,858.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,421.46 : 27,626.78 = 6,573.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,421.46/27,626.78 = 6,573.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,421.46x = 27,626.78 × 6,573.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,421.46x = 181,599,494.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,599,494.51/18,421.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,858.04

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