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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,392.40, 27,572.40 and 10,999.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,392.40, 27,572.40 and 10,999.80 is: 16,490.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,392.40 : 27,572.40 = 10,999.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,392.40/27,572.40 = 10,999.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,392.40x = 27,572.40 × 10,999.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,392.40x = 303,290,885.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,290,885.52/18,392.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,490.01

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