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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,091.32, 27,147.68 and 10,092.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,091.32, 27,147.68 and 10,092.82 is: 15,145.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,091.32 : 27,147.68 = 10,092.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,091.32/27,147.68 = 10,092.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,091.32x = 27,147.68 × 10,092.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,091.32x = 273,996,597.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,996,597.19/18,091.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,145.20

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