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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,646.92, 27,969.45 and 6,959.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,646.92, 27,969.45 and 6,959.22 is: 10,438.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,646.92 : 27,969.45 = 6,959.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,646.92/27,969.45 = 6,959.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,646.92x = 27,969.45 × 6,959.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,646.92x = 194,645,555.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,645,555.83/18,646.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,438.48

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