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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,068.27, 27,094.20 and 10,170.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,068.27, 27,094.20 and 10,170.46 is: 15,251.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,068.27 : 27,094.20 = 10,170.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,068.27/27,094.20 = 10,170.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,068.27x = 27,094.20 × 10,170.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,068.27x = 275,560,473.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,560,473.06/18,068.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,251.08

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