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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,477.92, 27,716.88 and 6,786.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,477.92, 27,716.88 and 6,786.08 is: 10,179.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,477.92 : 27,716.88 = 6,786.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,477.92/27,716.88 = 6,786.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,477.92x = 27,716.88 × 6,786.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,477.92x = 188,088,965.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,088,965.03/18,477.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,179.12

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