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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,445.68, 27,663.03 and 6,756.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,445.68, 27,663.03 and 6,756.12 is: 10,132.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,445.68 : 27,663.03 = 6,756.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,445.68/27,663.03 = 6,756.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,445.68x = 27,663.03 × 6,756.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,445.68x = 186,894,750.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,894,750.24/18,445.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,132.17

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