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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,041.76, 27,022.36 and 10,433.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,041.76, 27,022.36 and 10,433.76 is: 15,627.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,041.76 : 27,022.36 = 10,433.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,041.76/27,022.36 = 10,433.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,041.76x = 27,022.36 × 10,433.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,041.76x = 281,944,818.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,944,818.87/18,041.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,627.35

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