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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,022.40, 27,033.60 and 10,246.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,022.40, 27,033.60 and 10,246.40 is: 15,369.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,022.40 : 27,033.60 = 10,246.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,022.40/27,033.60 = 10,246.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,022.40x = 27,033.60 × 10,246.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,022.40x = 276,997,079.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,997,079.04/18,022.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,369.60

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