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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,008.04, 27,016.38 and 6,914.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,008.04, 27,016.38 and 6,914.82 is: 10,373.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,008.04 : 27,016.38 = 6,914.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,008.04/27,016.38 = 6,914.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,008.04x = 27,016.38 × 6,914.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,008.04x = 186,813,404.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,813,404.75/18,008.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,373.89

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