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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,456.61, 27,686.13 and 6,778.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,456.61, 27,686.13 and 6,778.03 is: 10,167.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,456.61 : 27,686.13 = 6,778.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,456.61/27,686.13 = 6,778.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,456.61x = 27,686.13 × 6,778.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,456.61x = 187,657,419.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,657,419.72/18,456.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,167.49

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