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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,537.92, 27,794.56 and 10,221.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,537.92, 27,794.56 and 10,221.92 is: 15,326.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,537.92 : 27,794.56 = 10,221.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,537.92/27,794.56 = 10,221.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,537.92x = 27,794.56 × 10,221.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,537.92x = 284,113,768.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,113,768.76/18,537.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,326.09

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