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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,153.96, 27,211.58 and 10,345.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,153.96, 27,211.58 and 10,345.96 is: 15,507.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,153.96 : 27,211.58 = 10,345.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,153.96/27,211.58 = 10,345.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,153.96x = 27,211.58 × 10,345.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,153.96x = 281,529,918.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,529,918.22/18,153.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,507.91

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