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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,315.70, 27,472.32 and 10,965.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,315.70, 27,472.32 and 10,965.76 is: 16,447.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,315.70 : 27,472.32 = 10,965.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,315.70/27,472.32 = 10,965.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,315.70x = 27,472.32 × 10,965.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,315.70x = 301,254,867.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,254,867.76/18,315.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,447.90

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