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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,443.40, 27,665.04 and 6,750.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,443.40, 27,665.04 and 6,750.24 is: 10,125.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,443.40 : 27,665.04 = 6,750.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,443.40/27,665.04 = 6,750.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,443.40x = 27,665.04 × 6,750.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,443.40x = 186,745,659.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,745,659.61/18,443.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,125.34

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