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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,151.88, 27,208.38 and 10,344.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,151.88, 27,208.38 and 10,344.20 is: 15,505.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,151.88 : 27,208.38 = 10,344.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,151.88/27,208.38 = 10,344.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,151.88x = 27,208.38 × 10,344.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,151.88x = 281,448,924.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,448,924.40/18,151.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,505.22

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