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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,498.24, 27,713.76 and 10,690.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,498.24, 27,713.76 and 10,690.56 is: 16,016.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,498.24 : 27,713.76 = 10,690.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,498.24/27,713.76 = 10,690.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,498.24x = 27,713.76 × 10,690.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,498.24x = 296,275,614.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,275,614.11/18,498.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,016.42

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