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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,419.68, 27,633.12 and 6,731.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,419.68, 27,633.12 and 6,731.36 is: 10,098.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,419.68 : 27,633.12 = 6,731.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,419.68/27,633.12 = 6,731.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,419.68x = 27,633.12 × 6,731.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,419.68x = 186,008,478.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,008,478.64/18,419.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,098.36

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