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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,022.60, 27,033.50 and 10,577.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,022.60, 27,033.50 and 10,577.89 is: 15,866.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,022.60 : 27,033.50 = 10,577.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,022.60/27,033.50 = 10,577.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,022.60x = 27,033.50 × 10,577.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,022.60x = 285,957,390.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,957,390.05/18,022.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,866.60

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