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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,595.41, 27,893.26 and 6,908.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,595.41, 27,893.26 and 6,908.63 is: 10,362.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,595.41 : 27,893.26 = 6,908.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,595.41/27,893.26 = 6,908.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,595.41x = 27,893.26 × 6,908.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,595.41x = 192,704,082.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,704,082.00/18,595.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,362.99

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