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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,581.84, 27,879.96 and 6,895.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,581.84, 27,879.96 and 6,895.76 is: 10,346.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,581.84 : 27,879.96 = 6,895.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,581.84/27,879.96 = 6,895.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,581.84x = 27,879.96 × 6,895.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,581.84x = 192,253,512.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,253,512.97/18,581.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,346.31

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