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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,416.13, 27,602.76 and 10,524.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,416.13, 27,602.76 and 10,524.18 is: 15,774.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,416.13 : 27,602.76 = 10,524.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,416.13/27,602.76 = 10,524.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,416.13x = 27,602.76 × 10,524.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,416.13x = 290,496,414.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,496,414.74/18,416.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,774.02

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