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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,475.92, 27,713.88 and 6,784.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,475.92, 27,713.88 and 6,784.08 is: 10,176.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,475.92 : 27,713.88 = 6,784.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,475.92/27,713.88 = 6,784.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,475.92x = 27,713.88 × 6,784.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,475.92x = 188,013,179.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,013,179.03/18,475.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,176.12

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