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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,617.92, 27,927.24 and 6,928.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,617.92, 27,927.24 and 6,928.78 is: 10,393.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,617.92 : 27,927.24 = 6,928.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,617.92/27,927.24 = 6,928.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,617.92x = 27,927.24 × 6,928.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,617.92x = 193,501,701.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,501,701.97/18,617.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,393.30

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