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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,591.89, 27,866.22 and 6,897.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,591.89, 27,866.22 and 6,897.65 is: 10,338.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,591.89 : 27,866.22 = 6,897.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,591.89/27,866.22 = 6,897.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,591.89x = 27,866.22 × 6,897.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,591.89x = 192,211,293.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,211,293.05/18,591.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,338.45

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