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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,430.94, 27,645.50 and 6,743.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,430.94, 27,645.50 and 6,743.25 is: 10,114.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,430.94 : 27,645.50 = 6,743.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,430.94/27,645.50 = 6,743.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,430.94x = 27,645.50 × 6,743.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,430.94x = 186,420,534.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,420,534.73/18,430.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,114.54

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