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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,056.23, 27,088.96 and 6,959.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,056.23, 27,088.96 and 6,959.94 is: 10,441.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,056.23 : 27,088.96 = 6,959.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,056.23/27,088.96 = 6,959.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,056.23x = 27,088.96 × 6,959.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,056.23x = 188,537,448.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,537,448.85/18,056.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,441.68

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