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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,006.30, 27,009.45 and 10,230.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,006.30, 27,009.45 and 10,230.30 is: 15,345.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,006.30 : 27,009.45 = 10,230.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,006.30/27,009.45 = 10,230.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,006.30x = 27,009.45 × 10,230.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,006.30x = 276,314,776.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,314,776.34/18,006.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,345.45

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