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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,513.77, 27,763.56 and 6,664.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,513.77, 27,763.56 and 6,664.14 is: 9,993.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,513.77 : 27,763.56 = 6,664.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,513.77/27,763.56 = 6,664.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,513.77x = 27,763.56 × 6,664.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,513.77x = 185,020,250.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,020,250.74/18,513.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,993.66

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