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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,117.36, 27,171.54 and 10,223.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,117.36, 27,171.54 and 10,223.34 is: 15,332.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,117.36 : 27,171.54 = 10,223.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,117.36/27,171.54 = 10,223.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,117.36x = 27,171.54 × 10,223.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,117.36x = 277,783,891.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,783,891.74/18,117.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,332.47

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