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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,385.96, 27,573.45 and 6,696.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,385.96, 27,573.45 and 6,696.44 is: 10,042.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,385.96 : 27,573.45 = 6,696.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,385.96/27,573.45 = 6,696.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,385.96x = 27,573.45 × 6,696.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,385.96x = 184,643,953.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,643,953.52/18,385.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,042.66

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