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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,636.97, 27,954.55 and 6,949.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,636.97, 27,954.55 and 6,949.28 is: 10,423.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,636.97 : 27,954.55 = 6,949.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,636.97/27,954.55 = 6,949.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,636.97x = 27,954.55 × 6,949.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,636.97x = 194,263,995.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,263,995.22/18,636.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,423.58

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