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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,199, 27,272.22 and 10,410.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,199, 27,272.22 and 10,410.04 is: 15,600.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,199 : 27,272.22 = 10,410.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,199/27,272.22 = 10,410.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,199x = 27,272.22 × 10,410.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,199x = 283,904,901.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,904,901.09/18,199
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,600.03

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