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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,658.42, 27,988.04 and 6,965.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,658.42, 27,988.04 and 6,965.26 is: 10,448.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,658.42 : 27,988.04 = 6,965.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,658.42/27,988.04 = 6,965.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,658.42x = 27,988.04 × 6,965.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,658.42x = 194,943,975.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,943,975.49/18,658.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,448.04

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