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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,186.14, 27,243.74 and 10,264.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,186.14, 27,243.74 and 10,264.69 is: 15,377.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,186.14 : 27,243.74 = 10,264.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,186.14/27,243.74 = 10,264.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,186.14x = 27,243.74 × 10,264.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,186.14x = 279,648,605.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,648,605.26/18,186.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,377.02

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