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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,392.28, 27,592.56 and 6,705.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,392.28, 27,592.56 and 6,705.54 is: 10,059.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,392.28 : 27,592.56 = 6,705.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,392.28/27,592.56 = 6,705.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,392.28x = 27,592.56 × 6,705.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,392.28x = 185,023,014.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,023,014.78/18,392.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,059.82

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