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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,644.44, 27,967.92 and 6,957.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,644.44, 27,967.92 and 6,957.64 is: 10,436.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,644.44 : 27,967.92 = 6,957.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,644.44/27,967.92 = 6,957.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,644.44x = 27,967.92 × 6,957.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,644.44x = 194,590,718.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,590,718.91/18,644.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,436.93

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