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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,305.10, 27,422.46 and 10,886.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,305.10, 27,422.46 and 10,886.94 is: 16,309.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,305.10 : 27,422.46 = 10,886.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,305.10/27,422.46 = 10,886.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,305.10x = 27,422.46 × 10,886.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,305.10x = 298,546,676.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,546,676.67/18,305.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,309.48

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