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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,283.60, 27,425.40 and 10,910.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,283.60, 27,425.40 and 10,910.80 is: 16,366.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,283.60 : 27,425.40 = 10,910.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,283.60/27,425.40 = 10,910.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,283.60x = 27,425.40 × 10,910.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,283.60x = 299,233,054.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,233,054.32/18,283.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,366.20

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