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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,529.14, 27,797.88 and 6,842.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,529.14, 27,797.88 and 6,842.16 is: 10,264.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,529.14 : 27,797.88 = 6,842.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,529.14/27,797.88 = 6,842.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,529.14x = 27,797.88 × 6,842.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,529.14x = 190,197,542.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,197,542.62/18,529.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,264.78

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