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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,429.08, 27,651.72 and 6,744.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,429.08, 27,651.72 and 6,744.04 is: 10,119.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,429.08 : 27,651.72 = 6,744.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,429.08/27,651.72 = 6,744.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,429.08x = 27,651.72 × 6,744.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,429.08x = 186,484,305.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,484,305.75/18,429.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,119.02

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