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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,250.22, 27,373.98 and 10,901.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,250.22, 27,373.98 and 10,901.36 is: 16,351.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,250.22 : 27,373.98 = 10,901.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,250.22/27,373.98 = 10,901.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,250.22x = 27,373.98 × 10,901.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,250.22x = 298,413,610.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,413,610.61/18,250.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,351.23

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