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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,117.70, 27,140.10 and 10,317.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,117.70, 27,140.10 and 10,317.40 is: 15,455.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,117.70 : 27,140.10 = 10,317.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,117.70/27,140.10 = 10,317.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,117.70x = 27,140.10 × 10,317.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,117.70x = 280,015,267.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,015,267.74/18,117.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,455.34

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