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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,007.10, 27,010.65 and 10,231.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,007.10, 27,010.65 and 10,231.10 is: 15,346.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,007.10 : 27,010.65 = 10,231.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,007.10/27,010.65 = 10,231.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,007.10x = 27,010.65 × 10,231.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,007.10x = 276,348,661.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,348,661.22/18,007.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,346.65

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