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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,541.09, 27,809.61 and 6,694.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,541.09, 27,809.61 and 6,694.44 is: 10,040.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,541.09 : 27,809.61 = 6,694.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,541.09/27,809.61 = 6,694.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,541.09x = 27,809.61 × 6,694.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,541.09x = 186,169,765.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,169,765.57/18,541.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,040.93

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