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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,341.84, 27,512.52 and 6,655.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,341.84, 27,512.52 and 6,655.04 is: 9,982.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,341.84 : 27,512.52 = 6,655.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,341.84/27,512.52 = 6,655.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,341.84x = 27,512.52 × 6,655.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,341.84x = 183,096,921.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,096,921.10/18,341.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,982.47

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