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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,033.39, 27,041.18 and 10,538.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,033.39, 27,041.18 and 10,538.84 is: 15,803.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,033.39 : 27,041.18 = 10,538.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,033.39/27,041.18 = 10,538.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,033.39x = 27,041.18 × 10,538.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,033.39x = 284,982,684.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,982,684.34/18,033.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,803.06

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