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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,507.36, 27,771.96 and 6,828.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,507.36, 27,771.96 and 6,828.78 is: 10,247.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,507.36 : 27,771.96 = 6,828.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,507.36/27,771.96 = 6,828.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,507.36x = 27,771.96 × 6,828.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,507.36x = 189,648,605.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,648,605.01/18,507.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,247.20

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