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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,171.72, 27,257.58 and 10,015.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,171.72, 27,257.58 and 10,015.56 is: 15,023.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,171.72 : 27,257.58 = 10,015.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,171.72/27,257.58 = 10,015.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,171.72x = 27,257.58 × 10,015.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,171.72x = 272,999,927.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,999,927.94/18,171.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,023.34

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