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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,189.64, 27,267.18 and 10,795.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,189.64, 27,267.18 and 10,795.96 is: 16,183.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,189.64 : 27,267.18 = 10,795.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,189.64/27,267.18 = 10,795.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,189.64x = 27,267.18 × 10,795.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,189.64x = 294,375,384.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,375,384.59/18,189.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,183.68

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