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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,035.96, 27,034.76 and 10,643.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,035.96, 27,034.76 and 10,643.88 is: 15,954.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,035.96 : 27,034.76 = 10,643.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,035.96/27,034.76 = 10,643.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,035.96x = 27,034.76 × 10,643.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,035.96x = 287,754,741.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,754,741.27/18,035.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,954.50

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