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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,131.26, 27,170.96 and 10,323.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,131.26, 27,170.96 and 10,323.94 is: 15,471.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,131.26 : 27,170.96 = 10,323.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,131.26/27,170.96 = 10,323.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,131.26x = 27,170.96 × 10,323.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,131.26x = 280,511,224.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,511,224.93/18,131.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,471.14

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