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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,011.70, 26,981.10 and 10,211.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,011.70, 26,981.10 and 10,211.40 is: 15,296.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,011.70 : 26,981.10 = 10,211.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,011.70/26,981.10 = 10,211.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,011.70x = 26,981.10 × 10,211.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,011.70x = 275,514,804.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,514,804.54/18,011.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,296.44

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