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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,383.36, 27,575.58 and 6,705.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,383.36, 27,575.58 and 6,705.32 is: 10,058.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,383.36 : 27,575.58 = 6,705.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,383.36/27,575.58 = 6,705.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,383.36x = 27,575.58 × 6,705.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,383.36x = 184,903,088.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,903,088.09/18,383.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,058.18

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