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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,295.72, 27,465.44 and 10,903.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,295.72, 27,465.44 and 10,903.66 is: 16,368.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,295.72 : 27,465.44 = 10,903.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,295.72/27,465.44 = 10,903.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,295.72x = 27,465.44 × 10,903.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,295.72x = 299,473,819.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,473,819.51/18,295.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,368.52

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