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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,415.68, 27,627.12 and 6,727.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,415.68, 27,627.12 and 6,727.36 is: 10,092.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,415.68 : 27,627.12 = 6,727.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,415.68/27,627.12 = 6,727.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,415.68x = 27,627.12 × 6,727.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,415.68x = 185,857,582.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,857,582.00/18,415.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,092.36

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