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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,601.41, 27,902.28 and 6,914.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,601.41, 27,902.28 and 6,914.64 is: 10,372.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,601.41 : 27,902.28 = 6,914.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,601.41/27,902.28 = 6,914.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,601.41x = 27,902.28 × 6,914.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,601.41x = 192,934,221.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,934,221.38/18,601.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,372.02

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