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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,650.14, 27,975.31 and 6,963.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,650.14, 27,975.31 and 6,963.26 is: 10,444.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,650.14 : 27,975.31 = 6,963.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,650.14/27,975.31 = 6,963.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,650.14x = 27,975.31 × 6,963.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,650.14x = 194,799,357.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,799,357.11/18,650.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,444.93

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