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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,241.72, 27,309.94 and 10,722.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,241.72, 27,309.94 and 10,722.52 is: 16,052.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,241.72 : 27,309.94 = 10,722.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,241.72/27,309.94 = 10,722.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,241.72x = 27,309.94 × 10,722.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,241.72x = 292,831,377.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,831,377.85/18,241.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,052.84

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