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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,182.36, 27,229.80 and 10,367.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,182.36, 27,229.80 and 10,367.48 is: 15,526.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,182.36 : 27,229.80 = 10,367.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,182.36/27,229.80 = 10,367.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,182.36x = 27,229.80 × 10,367.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,182.36x = 282,304,406.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,304,406.90/18,182.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,526.28

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