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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,183.99, 27,304.68 and 10,821.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,183.99, 27,304.68 and 10,821.31 is: 16,249.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,183.99 : 27,304.68 = 10,821.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,183.99/27,304.68 = 10,821.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,183.99x = 27,304.68 × 10,821.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,183.99x = 295,472,471.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,472,471.77/18,183.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,249.04

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