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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,145.80, 27,218.70 and 10,758.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,145.80, 27,218.70 and 10,758.60 is: 16,137.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,145.80 : 27,218.70 = 10,758.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,145.80/27,218.70 = 10,758.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,145.80x = 27,218.70 × 10,758.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,145.80x = 292,835,105.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,835,105.82/18,145.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,137.90

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