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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,007.20, 27,026.80 and 10,602.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,007.20, 27,026.80 and 10,602.40 is: 15,913.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,007.20 : 27,026.80 = 10,602.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,007.20/27,026.80 = 10,602.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,007.20x = 27,026.80 × 10,602.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,007.20x = 286,548,944.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,548,944.32/18,007.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,913.02

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