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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,217.40, 27,326.10 and 10,844.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,217.40, 27,326.10 and 10,844.60 is: 16,266.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,217.40 : 27,326.10 = 10,844.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,217.40/27,326.10 = 10,844.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,217.40x = 27,326.10 × 10,844.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,217.40x = 296,340,624.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,340,624.06/18,217.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,266.90

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