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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,644.28, 27,966.42 and 6,798.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,644.28, 27,966.42 and 6,798.94 is: 10,198.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,644.28 : 27,966.42 = 6,798.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,644.28/27,966.42 = 6,798.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,644.28x = 27,966.42 × 6,798.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,644.28x = 190,142,011.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,142,011.59/18,644.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,198.41

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