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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,361.59, 27,554.69 and 6,674.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,361.59, 27,554.69 and 6,674.81 is: 10,016.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,361.59 : 27,554.69 = 6,674.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,361.59/27,554.69 = 6,674.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,361.59x = 27,554.69 × 6,674.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,361.59x = 183,922,149.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,922,149.21/18,361.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,016.68

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