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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,652.24, 27,983.10 and 6,965.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,652.24, 27,983.10 and 6,965.56 is: 10,450.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,652.24 : 27,983.10 = 6,965.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,652.24/27,983.10 = 6,965.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,652.24x = 27,983.10 × 6,965.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,652.24x = 194,917,962.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,917,962.04/18,652.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,450.11

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