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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,134.52, 27,175.83 and 10,327.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,134.52, 27,175.83 and 10,327.20 is: 15,476.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,134.52 : 27,175.83 = 10,327.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,134.52/27,175.83 = 10,327.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,134.52x = 27,175.83 × 10,327.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,134.52x = 280,650,231.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,650,231.58/18,134.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,476.02

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