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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,152.20, 27,229.10 and 10,254.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,152.20, 27,229.10 and 10,254.60 is: 15,382.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,152.20 : 27,229.10 = 10,254.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,152.20/27,229.10 = 10,254.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,152.20x = 27,229.10 × 10,254.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,152.20x = 279,223,528.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,223,528.86/18,152.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,382.35

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