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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,163.20, 27,245.60 and 10,265.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,163.20, 27,245.60 and 10,265.60 is: 15,398.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,163.20 : 27,245.60 = 10,265.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,163.20/27,245.60 = 10,265.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,163.20x = 27,245.60 × 10,265.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,163.20x = 279,692,431.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,692,431.36/18,163.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,398.85

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