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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,024.40, 27,036.60 and 10,248.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,024.40, 27,036.60 and 10,248.40 is: 15,372.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,024.40 : 27,036.60 = 10,248.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,024.40/27,036.60 = 10,248.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,024.40x = 27,036.60 × 10,248.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,024.40x = 277,081,891.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,081,891.44/18,024.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,372.60

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