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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,197.34, 27,337.05 and 10,806.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,197.34, 27,337.05 and 10,806.63 is: 16,234.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,197.34 : 27,337.05 = 10,806.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,197.34/27,337.05 = 10,806.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,197.34x = 27,337.05 × 10,806.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,197.34x = 295,421,384.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,421,384.64/18,197.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,234.32

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