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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,118.92, 27,178.02 and 10,311

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,118.92, 27,178.02 and 10,311 is: 15,466.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,118.92 : 27,178.02 = 10,311 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,118.92/27,178.02 = 10,311/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,118.92x = 27,178.02 × 10,311
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,118.92x = 280,232,564.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,232,564.22/18,118.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,466.30

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