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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,153.46, 27,210.83 and 10,345.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,153.46, 27,210.83 and 10,345.46 is: 15,507.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,153.46 : 27,210.83 = 10,345.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,153.46/27,210.83 = 10,345.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,153.46x = 27,210.83 × 10,345.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,153.46x = 281,508,553.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,508,553.33/18,153.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,507.16

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