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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,026.28, 27,056.70 and 10,241.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,026.28, 27,056.70 and 10,241.64 is: 15,372.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,026.28 : 27,056.70 = 10,241.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,026.28/27,056.70 = 10,241.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,026.28x = 27,056.70 × 10,241.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,026.28x = 277,104,980.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,104,980.99/18,026.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,372.28

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