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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,030.06, 26,992.58 and 10,510.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,030.06, 26,992.58 and 10,510.70 is: 15,735.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,030.06 : 26,992.58 = 10,510.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,030.06/26,992.58 = 10,510.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,030.06x = 26,992.58 × 10,510.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,030.06x = 283,710,723.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,710,723.09/18,030.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,735.43

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