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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,646.20, 27,969.30 and 10,762.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,646.20, 27,969.30 and 10,762.20 is: 16,143.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,646.20 : 27,969.30 = 10,762.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,646.20/27,969.30 = 10,762.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,646.20x = 27,969.30 × 10,762.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,646.20x = 301,011,200.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,011,200.46/18,646.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,143.30

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