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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,549.63, 27,826.18 and 6,706.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,549.63, 27,826.18 and 6,706.37 is: 10,060.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,549.63 : 27,826.18 = 6,706.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,549.63/27,826.18 = 6,706.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,549.63x = 27,826.18 × 6,706.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,549.63x = 186,612,711.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,612,711.57/18,549.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,060.19

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