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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,545.68, 27,806.32 and 6,852.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,545.68, 27,806.32 and 6,852.48 is: 10,274.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,545.68 : 27,806.32 = 6,852.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,545.68/27,806.32 = 6,852.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,545.68x = 27,806.32 × 6,852.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,545.68x = 190,542,251.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,542,251.67/18,545.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,274.21

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