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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,603.69, 27,905.67 and 6,916.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,603.69, 27,905.67 and 6,916.88 is: 10,375.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,603.69 : 27,905.67 = 6,916.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,603.69/27,905.67 = 6,916.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,603.69x = 27,905.67 × 6,916.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,603.69x = 193,020,170.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,020,170.71/18,603.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,375.37

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