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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,359.84, 27,541.38 and 6,669.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,359.84, 27,541.38 and 6,669.92 is: 10,005.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,359.84 : 27,541.38 = 6,669.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,359.84/27,541.38 = 6,669.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,359.84x = 27,541.38 × 6,669.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,359.84x = 183,698,801.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,698,801.29/18,359.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,005.47

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