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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,200.93, 27,299.23 and 10,708.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,200.93, 27,299.23 and 10,708.97 is: 16,062.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,200.93 : 27,299.23 = 10,708.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,200.93/27,299.23 = 10,708.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,200.93x = 27,299.23 × 10,708.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,200.93x = 292,346,635.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,346,635.09/18,200.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,062.18

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