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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,160.08, 27,247.86 and 10,263.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,160.08, 27,247.86 and 10,263.66 is: 15,399.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,160.08 : 27,247.86 = 10,263.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,160.08/27,247.86 = 10,263.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,160.08x = 27,247.86 × 10,263.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,160.08x = 279,662,770.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,662,770.77/18,160.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,399.86

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