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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,499.62, 27,755.51 and 6,813.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,499.62, 27,755.51 and 6,813.75 is: 10,222.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,499.62 : 27,755.51 = 6,813.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,499.62/27,755.51 = 6,813.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,499.62x = 27,755.51 × 6,813.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,499.62x = 189,119,072.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,119,072.19/18,499.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,222.86

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