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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,007.70, 27,023.70 and 10,604.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,007.70, 27,023.70 and 10,604.30 is: 15,913.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,007.70 : 27,023.70 = 10,604.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,007.70/27,023.70 = 10,604.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,007.70x = 27,023.70 × 10,604.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,007.70x = 286,567,421.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,567,421.91/18,007.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,913.60

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