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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,391.96, 27,587.96 and 6,706.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,391.96, 27,587.96 and 6,706.08 is: 10,059.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,391.96 : 27,587.96 = 6,706.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,391.96/27,587.96 = 6,706.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,391.96x = 27,587.96 × 6,706.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,391.96x = 185,007,066.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,007,066.80/18,391.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,059.13

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