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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,370.59, 27,557.52 and 6,680.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,370.59, 27,557.52 and 6,680.67 is: 10,021.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,370.59 : 27,557.52 = 6,680.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,370.59/27,557.52 = 6,680.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,370.59x = 27,557.52 × 6,680.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,370.59x = 184,102,697.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,102,697.14/18,370.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,021.60

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