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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,624.24, 27,932.04 and 6,942.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,624.24, 27,932.04 and 6,942.96 is: 10,412.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,624.24 : 27,932.04 = 6,942.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,624.24/27,932.04 = 6,942.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,624.24x = 27,932.04 × 6,942.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,624.24x = 193,931,036.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,931,036.44/18,624.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,412.83

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