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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,003.20, 26,996.70 and 6,906.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,003.20, 26,996.70 and 6,906.20 is: 10,356.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,003.20 : 26,996.70 = 6,906.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,003.20/26,996.70 = 6,906.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,003.20x = 26,996.70 × 6,906.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,003.20x = 186,444,609.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,444,609.54/18,003.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,356.19

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