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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,665.74, 27,995.37 and 6,353.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,665.74, 27,995.37 and 6,353.74 is: 9,529.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,665.74 : 27,995.37 = 6,353.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,665.74/27,995.37 = 6,353.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,665.74x = 27,995.37 × 6,353.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,665.74x = 177,875,302.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,875,302.18/18,665.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,529.51

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