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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,294.72, 27,463.94 and 10,902.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,294.72, 27,463.94 and 10,902.66 is: 16,367.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,294.72 : 27,463.94 = 10,902.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,294.72/27,463.94 = 10,902.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,294.72x = 27,463.94 × 10,902.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,294.72x = 299,429,945.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,429,945.57/18,294.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,367.01

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