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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,138.10, 27,207.15 and 10,347.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,138.10, 27,207.15 and 10,347.70 is: 15,521.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,138.10 : 27,207.15 = 10,347.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,138.10/27,207.15 = 10,347.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,138.10x = 27,207.15 × 10,347.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,138.10x = 281,531,426.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,531,426.06/18,138.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,521.55

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