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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,421.36, 27,597.40 and 10,902.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,421.36, 27,597.40 and 10,902.64 is: 16,333.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,421.36 : 27,597.40 = 10,902.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,421.36/27,597.40 = 10,902.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,421.36x = 27,597.40 × 10,902.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,421.36x = 300,884,517.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,884,517.14/18,421.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,333.46

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