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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,339.76, 27,511.46 and 6,653.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,339.76, 27,511.46 and 6,653.89 is: 9,981.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,339.76 : 27,511.46 = 6,653.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,339.76/27,511.46 = 6,653.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,339.76x = 27,511.46 × 6,653.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,339.76x = 183,058,057.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,058,057.75/18,339.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,981.49

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