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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,006.80, 27,010.20 and 10,230.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,006.80, 27,010.20 and 10,230.80 is: 15,346.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,006.80 : 27,010.20 = 10,230.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,006.80/27,010.20 = 10,230.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,006.80x = 27,010.20 × 10,230.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,006.80x = 276,335,954.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,335,954.16/18,006.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,346.20

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