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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,476.16, 27,696.96 and 6,786.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,476.16, 27,696.96 and 6,786.24 is: 10,173.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,476.16 : 27,696.96 = 6,786.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,476.16/27,696.96 = 6,786.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,476.16x = 27,696.96 × 6,786.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,476.16x = 187,958,217.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,958,217.83/18,476.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,173.01

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