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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,512.88, 27,779.88 and 6,824.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,512.88, 27,779.88 and 6,824.56 is: 10,240.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,512.88 : 27,779.88 = 6,824.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,512.88/27,779.88 = 6,824.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,512.88x = 27,779.88 × 6,824.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,512.88x = 189,585,457.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,585,457.85/18,512.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,240.73

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