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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,320.97, 27,460.60 and 10,909.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,320.97, 27,460.60 and 10,909.78 is: 16,352.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,320.97 : 27,460.60 = 10,909.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,320.97/27,460.60 = 10,909.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,320.97x = 27,460.60 × 10,909.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,320.97x = 299,589,104.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,589,104.67/18,320.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,352.25

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