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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,122.20, 27,149.70 and 10,307.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,122.20, 27,149.70 and 10,307.80 is: 15,442.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,122.20 : 27,149.70 = 10,307.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,122.20/27,149.70 = 10,307.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,122.20x = 27,149.70 × 10,307.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,122.20x = 279,853,677.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,853,677.66/18,122.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,442.59

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