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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,660.26, 27,981.52 and 6,805.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,660.26, 27,981.52 and 6,805.64 is: 10,205.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,660.26 : 27,981.52 = 6,805.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,660.26/27,981.52 = 6,805.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,660.26x = 27,981.52 × 6,805.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,660.26x = 190,432,151.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,432,151.77/18,660.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,205.22

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