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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,012.24, 26,974.44 and 10,197.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,012.24, 26,974.44 and 10,197.36 is: 15,271.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,012.24 : 26,974.44 = 10,197.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,012.24/26,974.44 = 10,197.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,012.24x = 26,974.44 × 10,197.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,012.24x = 275,068,075.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,068,075.48/18,012.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,271.18

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