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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,199.68, 27,297.36 and 10,707.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,199.68, 27,297.36 and 10,707.72 is: 16,060.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,199.68 : 27,297.36 = 10,707.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,199.68/27,297.36 = 10,707.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,199.68x = 27,297.36 × 10,707.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,199.68x = 292,292,487.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,292,487.62/18,199.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,060.31

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