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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,514.53, 27,771.80 and 10,719.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,514.53, 27,771.80 and 10,719.09 is: 16,078.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,514.53 : 27,771.80 = 10,719.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,514.53/27,771.80 = 10,719.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,514.53x = 27,771.80 × 10,719.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,514.53x = 297,688,370.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,688,370.07/18,514.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,078.64

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