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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,128.09, 27,191.03 and 10,779.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,128.09, 27,191.03 and 10,779.32 is: 16,168.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,128.09 : 27,191.03 = 10,779.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,128.09/27,191.03 = 10,779.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,128.09x = 27,191.03 × 10,779.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,128.09x = 293,100,908.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,100,908.43/18,128.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,168.33

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