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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,405.28, 27,583.26 and 6,707.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,405.28, 27,583.26 and 6,707.44 is: 10,052.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,405.28 : 27,583.26 = 6,707.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,405.28/27,583.26 = 6,707.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,405.28x = 27,583.26 × 6,707.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,405.28x = 185,013,061.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,013,061.45/18,405.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,052.17

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