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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,644.51, 27,957.93 and 6,789.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,644.51, 27,957.93 and 6,789.89 is: 10,181.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,644.51 : 27,957.93 = 6,789.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,644.51/27,957.93 = 6,789.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,644.51x = 27,957.93 × 6,789.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,644.51x = 189,831,269.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,831,269.33/18,644.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,181.62

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