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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,272.31, 27,329.29 and 10,757.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,272.31, 27,329.29 and 10,757.97 is: 16,090.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,272.31 : 27,329.29 = 10,757.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,272.31/27,329.29 = 10,757.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,272.31x = 27,329.29 × 10,757.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,272.31x = 294,007,518.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,007,518.40/18,272.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,090.33

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