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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,151.02, 27,237.06 and 10,365.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,151.02, 27,237.06 and 10,365.30 is: 15,553.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,151.02 : 27,237.06 = 10,365.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,151.02/27,237.06 = 10,365.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,151.02x = 27,237.06 × 10,365.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,151.02x = 282,320,298.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,320,298.02/18,151.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,553.96

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