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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,313.68, 27,470.52 and 6,626.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,313.68, 27,470.52 and 6,626.64 is: 9,939.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,313.68 : 27,470.52 = 6,626.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,313.68/27,470.52 = 6,626.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,313.68x = 27,470.52 × 6,626.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,313.68x = 182,037,246.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,037,246.65/18,313.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,939.96

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