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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,411.68, 27,617.52 and 6,737.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,411.68, 27,617.52 and 6,737.96 is: 10,106.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,411.68 : 27,617.52 = 6,737.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,411.68/27,617.52 = 6,737.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,411.68x = 27,617.52 × 6,737.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,411.68x = 186,085,745.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,085,745.06/18,411.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,106.94

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