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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,661.92, 27,993.30 and 6,968.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,661.92, 27,993.30 and 6,968.76 is: 10,453.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,661.92 : 27,993.30 = 6,968.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,661.92/27,993.30 = 6,968.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,661.92x = 27,993.30 × 6,968.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,661.92x = 195,078,589.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,078,589.31/18,661.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,453.30

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