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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,146.73, 27,211.59 and 10,752.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,146.73, 27,211.59 and 10,752.24 is: 16,123.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,146.73 : 27,211.59 = 10,752.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,146.73/27,211.59 = 10,752.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,146.73x = 27,211.59 × 10,752.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,146.73x = 292,585,546.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,585,546.46/18,146.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,123.32

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