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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,123.92, 27,185.52 and 10,316

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,123.92, 27,185.52 and 10,316 is: 15,473.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,123.92 : 27,185.52 = 10,316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,123.92/27,185.52 = 10,316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,123.92x = 27,185.52 × 10,316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,123.92x = 280,445,824.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,445,824.32/18,123.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,473.80

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