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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,164.16, 27,211.68 and 10,349.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,164.16, 27,211.68 and 10,349.28 is: 15,504.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,164.16 : 27,211.68 = 10,349.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,164.16/27,211.68 = 10,349.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,164.16x = 27,211.68 × 10,349.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,164.16x = 281,621,295.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,621,295.59/18,164.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,504.23

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