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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,223.62, 27,344.07 and 10,842.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,223.62, 27,344.07 and 10,842.63 is: 16,269.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,223.62 : 27,344.07 = 10,842.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,223.62/27,344.07 = 10,842.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,223.62x = 27,344.07 × 10,842.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,223.62x = 296,481,633.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,481,633.70/18,223.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,269.09

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