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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,196.98, 27,294.39 and 10,704.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,196.98, 27,294.39 and 10,704.75 is: 16,056.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,196.98 : 27,294.39 = 10,704.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,196.98/27,294.39 = 10,704.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,196.98x = 27,294.39 × 10,704.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,196.98x = 292,179,621.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,179,621.35/18,196.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,056.49

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