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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,197.48, 27,295.14 and 10,705.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,197.48, 27,295.14 and 10,705.25 is: 16,057.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,197.48 : 27,295.14 = 10,705.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,197.48/27,295.14 = 10,705.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,197.48x = 27,295.14 × 10,705.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,197.48x = 292,201,297.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,201,297.49/18,197.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,057.24

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