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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,292.72, 27,371.04 and 10,901.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,292.72, 27,371.04 and 10,901.20 is: 16,311.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,292.72 : 27,371.04 = 10,901.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,292.72/27,371.04 = 10,901.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,292.72x = 27,371.04 × 10,901.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,292.72x = 298,377,181.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,377,181.25/18,292.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,311.25

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