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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,011.37, 26,998.58 and 6,915.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,011.37, 26,998.58 and 6,915.07 is: 10,365.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,011.37 : 26,998.58 = 6,915.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,011.37/26,998.58 = 6,915.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,011.37x = 26,998.58 × 6,915.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,011.37x = 186,697,070.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,697,070.60/18,011.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,365.51

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