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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,423.70, 27,639.73 and 6,736.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,423.70, 27,639.73 and 6,736.92 is: 10,106.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,423.70 : 27,639.73 = 6,736.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,423.70/27,639.73 = 6,736.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,423.70x = 27,639.73 × 6,736.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,423.70x = 186,206,710.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,206,710.08/18,423.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,106.91

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