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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,495.64, 27,754.40 and 6,817.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,495.64, 27,754.40 and 6,817.06 is: 10,229.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,495.64 : 27,754.40 = 6,817.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,495.64/27,754.40 = 6,817.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,495.64x = 27,754.40 × 6,817.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,495.64x = 189,203,423.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,203,423.45/18,495.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,229.62

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