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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,130.14, 27,202.13 and 10,241.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,130.14, 27,202.13 and 10,241.55 is: 15,366.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,130.14 : 27,202.13 = 10,241.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,130.14/27,202.13 = 10,241.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,130.14x = 27,202.13 × 10,241.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,130.14x = 278,591,923.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,591,923.29/18,130.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,366.23

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