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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,519.84, 27,767.16 and 6,826.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,519.84, 27,767.16 and 6,826.68 is: 10,235.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,519.84 : 27,767.16 = 6,826.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,519.84/27,767.16 = 6,826.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,519.84x = 27,767.16 × 6,826.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,519.84x = 189,557,515.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,557,515.83/18,519.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,235.38

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