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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,121.17, 27,181.40 and 10,313.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,121.17, 27,181.40 and 10,313.25 is: 15,469.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,121.17 : 27,181.40 = 10,313.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,121.17/27,181.40 = 10,313.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,121.17x = 27,181.40 × 10,313.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,121.17x = 280,328,521.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,328,521.98/18,121.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,469.67

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