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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,200.01, 27,303.90 and 10,306.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,200.01, 27,303.90 and 10,306.23 is: 15,461.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,200.01 : 27,303.90 = 10,306.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,200.01/27,303.90 = 10,306.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,200.01x = 27,303.90 × 10,306.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,200.01x = 281,400,273.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,400,273.30/18,200.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,461.54

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