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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,577.68, 27,872.44 and 6,892.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,577.68, 27,872.44 and 6,892.56 is: 10,341.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,577.68 : 27,872.44 = 6,892.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,577.68/27,872.44 = 6,892.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,577.68x = 27,872.44 × 6,892.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,577.68x = 192,112,465.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,112,465.05/18,577.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,341.04

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