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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,158.60, 27,237.90 and 10,368.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,158.60, 27,237.90 and 10,368.20 is: 15,552.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,158.60 : 27,237.90 = 10,368.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,158.60/27,237.90 = 10,368.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,158.60x = 27,237.90 × 10,368.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,158.60x = 282,407,994.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,407,994.78/18,158.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,552.30

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