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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,635.97, 27,955.77 and 6,946.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,635.97, 27,955.77 and 6,946.45 is: 10,420.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,635.97 : 27,955.77 = 6,946.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,635.97/27,955.77 = 6,946.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,635.97x = 27,955.77 × 6,946.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,635.97x = 194,193,358.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,193,358.52/18,635.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,420.35

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