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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,659.30, 27,989.75 and 6,966.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,659.30, 27,989.75 and 6,966.14 is: 10,449.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,659.30 : 27,989.75 = 6,966.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,659.30/27,989.75 = 6,966.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,659.30x = 27,989.75 × 6,966.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,659.30x = 194,980,394.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,980,394.53/18,659.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,449.50

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