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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,393.72, 27,589.12 and 6,709.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,393.72, 27,589.12 and 6,709.56 is: 10,063.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,393.72 : 27,589.12 = 6,709.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,393.72/27,589.12 = 6,709.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,393.72x = 27,589.12 × 6,709.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,393.72x = 185,110,855.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,110,855.99/18,393.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,063.81

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