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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,293.70, 27,436.44 and 10,900.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,293.70, 27,436.44 and 10,900.26 is: 16,347.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,293.70 : 27,436.44 = 10,900.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,293.70/27,436.44 = 10,900.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,293.70x = 27,436.44 × 10,900.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,293.70x = 299,064,329.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,064,329.47/18,293.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,347.94

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