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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,646.92, 27,963.09 and 6,953.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,646.92, 27,963.09 and 6,953.76 is: 10,427.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,646.92 : 27,963.09 = 6,953.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,646.92/27,963.09 = 6,953.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,646.92x = 27,963.09 × 6,953.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,646.92x = 194,448,616.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,448,616.72/18,646.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,427.92

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