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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,204.89, 27,311.23 and 10,311.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,204.89, 27,311.23 and 10,311.13 is: 15,468.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,204.89 : 27,311.23 = 10,311.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,204.89/27,311.23 = 10,311.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,204.89x = 27,311.23 × 10,311.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,204.89x = 281,609,642.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,609,642.99/18,204.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,468.90

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