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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,162.82, 27,244.06 and 10,761.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,162.82, 27,244.06 and 10,761.95 is: 16,142.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,162.82 : 27,244.06 = 10,761.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,162.82/27,244.06 = 10,761.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,162.82x = 27,244.06 × 10,761.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,162.82x = 293,199,252.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,199,252.72/18,162.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,142.83

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