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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,274.95, 27,449.28 and 10,893.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,274.95, 27,449.28 and 10,893.83 is: 16,362.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,274.95 : 27,449.28 = 10,893.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,274.95/27,449.28 = 10,893.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,274.95x = 27,449.28 × 10,893.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,274.95x = 299,027,721.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,027,721.32/18,274.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,362.71

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