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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,184.71, 27,286.38 and 10,699.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,184.71, 27,286.38 and 10,699.14 is: 16,054.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,184.71 : 27,286.38 = 10,699.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,184.71/27,286.38 = 10,699.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,184.71x = 27,286.38 × 10,699.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,184.71x = 291,940,799.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,940,799.71/18,184.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,054.19

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