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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,515.67, 27,773.51 and 6,826.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,515.67, 27,773.51 and 6,826.16 is: 10,239.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,515.67 : 27,773.51 = 6,826.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,515.67/27,773.51 = 6,826.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,515.67x = 27,773.51 × 6,826.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,515.67x = 189,586,250.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,586,250.02/18,515.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,239.23

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