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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,296.96, 27,429.03 and 6,607.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,296.96, 27,429.03 and 6,607.44 is: 9,905.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,296.96 : 27,429.03 = 6,607.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,296.96/27,429.03 = 6,607.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,296.96x = 27,429.03 × 6,607.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,296.96x = 181,235,669.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,235,669.98/18,296.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,905.24

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