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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,006.11, 26,990.72 and 6,909.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,006.11, 26,990.72 and 6,909.82 is: 10,357.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,006.11 : 26,990.72 = 6,909.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,006.11/26,990.72 = 6,909.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,006.11x = 26,990.72 × 6,909.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,006.11x = 186,501,092.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,501,092.58/18,006.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,357.65

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