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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,611.24, 27,900.36 and 6,916.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,611.24, 27,900.36 and 6,916.28 is: 10,368.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,611.24 : 27,900.36 = 6,916.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,611.24/27,900.36 = 6,916.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,611.24x = 27,900.36 × 6,916.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,611.24x = 192,966,562.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,966,562.36/18,611.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,368.28

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