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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,426.39, 27,639.59 and 6,733.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,426.39, 27,639.59 and 6,733.23 is: 10,099.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,426.39 : 27,639.59 = 6,733.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,426.39/27,639.59 = 6,733.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,426.39x = 27,639.59 × 6,733.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,426.39x = 186,103,716.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,103,716.58/18,426.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,099.85

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