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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,647.58, 27,961.65 and 6,951.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,647.58, 27,961.65 and 6,951.18 is: 10,423.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,647.58 : 27,961.65 = 6,951.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,647.58/27,961.65 = 6,951.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,647.58x = 27,961.65 × 6,951.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,647.58x = 194,366,462.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,366,462.25/18,647.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,423.15

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