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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,197.40, 27,252.26 and 10,382.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,197.40, 27,252.26 and 10,382.52 is: 15,548.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,197.40 : 27,252.26 = 10,382.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,197.40/27,252.26 = 10,382.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,197.40x = 27,252.26 × 10,382.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,197.40x = 282,947,134.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,947,134.50/18,197.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,548.77

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