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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,399.08, 27,595.82 and 6,712.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,399.08, 27,595.82 and 6,712.32 is: 10,067.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,399.08 : 27,595.82 = 6,712.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,399.08/27,595.82 = 6,712.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,399.08x = 27,595.82 × 6,712.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,399.08x = 185,231,974.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,231,974.50/18,399.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,067.46

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