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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,161.08, 27,249.38 and 10,264.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,161.08, 27,249.38 and 10,264.68 is: 15,401.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,161.08 : 27,249.38 = 10,264.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,161.08/27,249.38 = 10,264.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,161.08x = 27,249.38 × 10,264.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,161.08x = 279,706,165.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,706,165.90/18,161.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,401.41

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