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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,141.40, 27,186.14 and 10,334.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,141.40, 27,186.14 and 10,334.08 is: 15,486.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,141.40 : 27,186.14 = 10,334.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,141.40/27,186.14 = 10,334.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,141.40x = 27,186.14 × 10,334.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,141.40x = 280,943,745.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,943,745.65/18,141.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,486.33

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