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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,607.88, 27,898.86 and 6,917.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,607.88, 27,898.86 and 6,917.96 is: 10,372.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,607.88 : 27,898.86 = 6,917.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,607.88/27,898.86 = 6,917.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,607.88x = 27,898.86 × 6,917.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,607.88x = 193,003,197.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,003,197.53/18,607.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,372.12

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