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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,329.76, 27,494.72 and 6,638.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,329.76, 27,494.72 and 6,638.40 is: 9,957.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,329.76 : 27,494.72 = 6,638.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,329.76/27,494.72 = 6,638.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,329.76x = 27,494.72 × 6,638.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,329.76x = 182,520,949.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,520,949.25/18,329.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,957.63

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