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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,592.44, 27,886.83 and 6,746.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,592.44, 27,886.83 and 6,746.19 is: 10,118.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,592.44 : 27,886.83 = 6,746.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,592.44/27,886.83 = 6,746.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,592.44x = 27,886.83 × 6,746.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,592.44x = 188,129,761.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,129,761.75/18,592.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,118.62

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