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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,524.19, 27,779.68 and 6,674.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,524.19, 27,779.68 and 6,674.77 is: 10,009.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,524.19 : 27,779.68 = 6,674.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,524.19/27,779.68 = 6,674.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,524.19x = 27,779.68 × 6,674.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,524.19x = 185,422,974.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,422,974.67/18,524.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,009.78

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