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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,063.32, 27,090.73 and 10,169.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,063.32, 27,090.73 and 10,169.27 is: 15,251.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,063.32 : 27,090.73 = 10,169.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,063.32/27,090.73 = 10,169.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,063.32x = 27,090.73 × 10,169.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,063.32x = 275,492,761.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,492,761.57/18,063.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,251.50

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