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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,295.28, 27,426.27 and 6,605.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,295.28, 27,426.27 and 6,605.76 is: 9,902.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,295.28 : 27,426.27 = 6,605.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,295.28/27,426.27 = 6,605.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,295.28x = 27,426.27 × 6,605.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,295.28x = 181,171,357.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,171,357.32/18,295.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,902.63

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