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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,626.92, 27,939.10 and 6,934.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,626.92, 27,939.10 and 6,934.76 is: 10,401.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,626.92 : 27,939.10 = 6,934.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,626.92/27,939.10 = 6,934.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,626.92x = 27,939.10 × 6,934.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,626.92x = 193,750,953.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,750,953.12/18,626.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,401.66

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