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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,277.98, 27,453.83 and 10,896.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,277.98, 27,453.83 and 10,896.86 is: 16,367.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,277.98 : 27,453.83 = 10,896.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,277.98/27,453.83 = 10,896.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,277.98x = 27,453.83 × 10,896.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,277.98x = 299,160,350.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,160,350.22/18,277.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,367.25

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