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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,467.20, 27,729.60 and 10,691.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,467.20, 27,729.60 and 10,691.20 is: 16,053.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,467.20 : 27,729.60 = 10,691.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,467.20/27,729.60 = 10,691.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,467.20x = 27,729.60 × 10,691.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,467.20x = 296,462,699.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,462,699.52/18,467.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,053.47

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