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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,291.80, 27,437.70 and 10,904.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,291.80, 27,437.70 and 10,904.60 is: 16,356.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,291.80 : 27,437.70 = 10,904.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,291.80/27,437.70 = 10,904.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,291.80x = 27,437.70 × 10,904.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,291.80x = 299,197,143.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,197,143.42/18,291.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,356.90

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