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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,269.64, 27,325.31 and 10,755.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,269.64, 27,325.31 and 10,755.32 is: 16,086.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,269.64 : 27,325.31 = 10,755.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,269.64/27,325.31 = 10,755.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,269.64x = 27,325.31 × 10,755.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,269.64x = 293,892,262.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,892,262.75/18,269.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,086.37

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