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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,022.16, 27,008.55 and 10,128.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,022.16, 27,008.55 and 10,128.45 is: 15,178.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,022.16 : 27,008.55 = 10,128.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,022.16/27,008.55 = 10,128.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,022.16x = 27,008.55 × 10,128.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,022.16x = 273,554,849.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,554,849.53/18,022.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,178.80

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