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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,524.70, 27,801.63 and 6,841.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,524.70, 27,801.63 and 6,841.26 is: 10,267.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,524.70 : 27,801.63 = 6,841.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,524.70/27,801.63 = 6,841.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,524.70x = 27,801.63 × 6,841.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,524.70x = 190,198,179.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,198,179.25/18,524.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,267.27

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