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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,097.34, 27,143.49 and 10,084.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,097.34, 27,143.49 and 10,084.28 is: 15,125.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,097.34 : 27,143.49 = 10,084.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,097.34/27,143.49 = 10,084.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,097.34x = 27,143.49 × 10,084.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,097.34x = 273,722,553.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,722,553.34/18,097.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,125.02

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