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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,560.88, 27,845.28 and 10,666.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,560.88, 27,845.28 and 10,666.98 is: 16,002.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,560.88 : 27,845.28 = 10,666.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,560.88/27,845.28 = 10,666.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,560.88x = 27,845.28 × 10,666.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,560.88x = 297,025,044.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,025,044.85/18,560.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,002.75

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