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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,182.11, 27,229.42 and 10,367.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,182.11, 27,229.42 and 10,367.23 is: 15,525.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,182.11 : 27,229.42 = 10,367.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,182.11/27,229.42 = 10,367.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,182.11x = 27,229.42 × 10,367.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,182.11x = 282,293,659.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,293,659.91/18,182.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,525.90

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