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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,419.96, 27,624.53 and 6,571.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,419.96, 27,624.53 and 6,571.82 is: 9,855.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,419.96 : 27,624.53 = 6,571.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,419.96/27,624.53 = 6,571.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,419.96x = 27,624.53 × 6,571.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,419.96x = 181,543,317.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,543,317.05/18,419.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,855.80

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