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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,207.78, 27,311.66 and 10,411.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,207.78, 27,311.66 and 10,411.12 is: 15,616.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,207.78 : 27,311.66 = 10,411.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,207.78/27,311.66 = 10,411.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,207.78x = 27,311.66 × 10,411.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,207.78x = 284,344,969.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,344,969.66/18,207.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,616.67

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