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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,557.23, 27,832.73 and 6,708.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,557.23, 27,832.73 and 6,708.76 is: 10,062.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,557.23 : 27,832.73 = 6,708.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,557.23/27,832.73 = 6,708.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,557.23x = 27,832.73 × 6,708.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,557.23x = 186,723,052.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,723,052.90/18,557.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,062.01

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