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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,619.42, 27,921.84 and 6,926.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,619.42, 27,921.84 and 6,926.26 is: 10,386.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,619.42 : 27,921.84 = 6,926.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,619.42/27,921.84 = 6,926.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,619.42x = 27,921.84 × 6,926.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,619.42x = 193,393,923.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,393,923.52/18,619.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,386.68

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