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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,612.06, 27,924.57 and 6,932.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,612.06, 27,924.57 and 6,932.94 is: 10,401.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,612.06 : 27,924.57 = 6,932.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,612.06/27,924.57 = 6,932.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,612.06x = 27,924.57 × 6,932.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,612.06x = 193,599,368.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,599,368.34/18,612.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,401.82

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