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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,152.82, 27,222.30 and 10,759.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,152.82, 27,222.30 and 10,759.34 is: 16,134.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,152.82 : 27,222.30 = 10,759.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,152.82/27,222.30 = 10,759.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,152.82x = 27,222.30 × 10,759.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,152.82x = 292,893,981.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,893,981.28/18,152.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,134.90

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