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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,512.28, 27,768.42 and 10,716.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,512.28, 27,768.42 and 10,716.84 is: 16,075.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,512.28 : 27,768.42 = 10,716.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,512.28/27,768.42 = 10,716.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,512.28x = 27,768.42 × 10,716.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,512.28x = 297,589,714.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,589,714.19/18,512.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,075.26

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