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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,269.64, 27,382.44 and 10,858.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,269.64, 27,382.44 and 10,858.08 is: 16,274.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,269.64 : 27,382.44 = 10,858.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,269.64/27,382.44 = 10,858.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,269.64x = 27,382.44 × 10,858.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,269.64x = 297,320,724.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,320,724.12/18,269.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,274.03

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