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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,514.77, 27,765.06 and 6,665.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,514.77, 27,765.06 and 6,665.14 is: 9,995.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,514.77 : 27,765.06 = 6,665.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,514.77/27,765.06 = 6,665.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,514.77x = 27,765.06 × 6,665.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,514.77x = 185,058,012.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,058,012.01/18,514.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,995.16

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