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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,281.10, 27,421.65 and 10,893.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,281.10, 27,421.65 and 10,893.90 is: 16,340.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,281.10 : 27,421.65 = 10,893.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,281.10/27,421.65 = 10,893.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,281.10x = 27,421.65 × 10,893.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,281.10x = 298,728,712.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,728,712.94/18,281.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,340.85

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