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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,666.52, 27,993.70 and 6,817.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,666.52, 27,993.70 and 6,817.57 is: 10,224.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,666.52 : 27,993.70 = 6,817.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,666.52/27,993.70 = 6,817.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,666.52x = 27,993.70 × 6,817.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,666.52x = 190,848,947.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,848,947.85/18,666.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,224.13

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