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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,597.92, 27,897.52 and 6,754.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,597.92, 27,897.52 and 6,754.12 is: 10,131.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,597.92 : 27,897.52 = 6,754.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,597.92/27,897.52 = 6,754.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,597.92x = 27,897.52 × 6,754.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,597.92x = 188,423,197.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,423,197.78/18,597.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,131.41

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