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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,154.20, 27,232.10 and 10,256.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,154.20, 27,232.10 and 10,256.60 is: 15,385.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,154.20 : 27,232.10 = 10,256.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,154.20/27,232.10 = 10,256.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,154.20x = 27,232.10 × 10,256.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,154.20x = 279,308,756.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,308,756.86/18,154.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,385.35

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