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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,392.70, 27,593.16 and 6,705.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,392.70, 27,593.16 and 6,705.91 is: 10,060.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,392.70 : 27,593.16 = 6,705.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,392.70/27,593.16 = 6,705.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,392.70x = 27,593.16 × 6,705.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,392.70x = 185,037,334.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,037,334.53/18,392.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,060.37

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