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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,592.36, 27,888.87 and 6,754.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,592.36, 27,888.87 and 6,754.53 is: 10,131.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,592.36 : 27,888.87 = 6,754.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,592.36/27,888.87 = 6,754.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,592.36x = 27,888.87 × 6,754.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,592.36x = 188,376,209.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,376,209.08/18,592.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,131.91

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