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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,545.67, 27,797.31 and 6,694.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,545.67, 27,797.31 and 6,694.02 is: 10,033.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,545.67 : 27,797.31 = 6,694.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,545.67/27,797.31 = 6,694.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,545.67x = 27,797.31 × 6,694.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,545.67x = 186,075,749.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,075,749.09/18,545.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,033.38

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