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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,022.72, 27,010.32 and 10,981.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,022.72, 27,010.32 and 10,981.12 is: 16,457.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,022.72 : 27,010.32 = 10,981.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,022.72/27,010.32 = 10,981.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,022.72x = 27,010.32 × 10,981.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,022.72x = 296,603,565.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,603,565.16/18,022.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,457.20

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