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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,570.32, 27,858.28 and 6,726.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,570.32, 27,858.28 and 6,726.88 is: 10,091.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,570.32 : 27,858.28 = 6,726.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,570.32/27,858.28 = 6,726.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,570.32x = 27,858.28 × 6,726.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,570.32x = 187,399,306.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,399,306.57/18,570.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,091.33

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