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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,333.36, 27,522 and 10,941.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,333.36, 27,522 and 10,941.36 is: 16,425.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,333.36 : 27,522 = 10,941.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,333.36/27,522 = 10,941.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,333.36x = 27,522 × 10,941.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,333.36x = 301,128,109.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,128,109.92/18,333.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,425.15

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