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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,292.50, 27,403.69 and 10,874.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,292.50, 27,403.69 and 10,874.50 is: 16,290.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,292.50 : 27,403.69 = 10,874.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,292.50/27,403.69 = 10,874.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,292.50x = 27,403.69 × 10,874.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,292.50x = 298,001,426.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,001,426.91/18,292.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,290.91

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