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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,285.69, 27,424.43 and 10,892.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,285.69, 27,424.43 and 10,892.26 is: 16,335.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,285.69 : 27,424.43 = 10,892.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,285.69/27,424.43 = 10,892.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,285.69x = 27,424.43 × 10,892.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,285.69x = 298,714,021.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,714,021.91/18,285.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,335.94

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