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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,010.30, 27,015.45 and 9,715.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,010.30, 27,015.45 and 9,715.90 is: 14,573.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,010.30 : 27,015.45 = 9,715.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,010.30/27,015.45 = 9,715.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,010.30x = 27,015.45 × 9,715.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,010.30x = 262,479,410.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,479,410.66/18,010.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,573.85

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