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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,598.24, 27,901.44 and 10,791.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,598.24, 27,901.44 and 10,791.04 is: 16,188.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,598.24 : 27,901.44 = 10,791.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,598.24/27,901.44 = 10,791.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,598.24x = 27,901.44 × 10,791.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,598.24x = 301,085,555.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,085,555.10/18,598.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,188.93

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