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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,062.64, 27,075.36 and 10,254.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,062.64, 27,075.36 and 10,254.96 is: 15,371.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,062.64 : 27,075.36 = 10,254.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,062.64/27,075.36 = 10,254.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,062.64x = 27,075.36 × 10,254.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,062.64x = 277,656,733.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,656,733.79/18,062.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,371.88

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