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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,015.40, 27,023.10 and 10,239.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,015.40, 27,023.10 and 10,239.40 is: 15,359.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,015.40 : 27,023.10 = 10,239.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,015.40/27,023.10 = 10,239.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,015.40x = 27,023.10 × 10,239.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,015.40x = 276,700,330.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,700,330.14/18,015.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,359.10

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