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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,059.15, 27,091.46 and 10,251.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,059.15, 27,091.46 and 10,251.56 is: 15,378.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,059.15 : 27,091.46 = 10,251.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,059.15/27,091.46 = 10,251.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,059.15x = 27,091.46 × 10,251.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,059.15x = 277,729,821.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,729,821.04/18,059.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,378.90

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