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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,438.13, 27,657.20 and 6,126.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,438.13, 27,657.20 and 6,126.13 is: 9,189.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,438.13 : 27,657.20 = 6,126.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,438.13/27,657.20 = 6,126.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,438.13x = 27,657.20 × 6,126.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,438.13x = 169,431,602.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,431,602.64/18,438.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,189.20

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