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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,664.72, 27,987.36 and 6,968.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,664.72, 27,987.36 and 6,968.32 is: 10,448.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,664.72 : 27,987.36 = 6,968.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,664.72/27,987.36 = 6,968.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,664.72x = 27,987.36 × 6,968.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,664.72x = 195,024,880.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,024,880.44/18,664.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,448.85

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