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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,205.39, 27,311.99 and 10,311.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,205.39, 27,311.99 and 10,311.64 is: 15,469.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,205.39 : 27,311.99 = 10,311.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,205.39/27,311.99 = 10,311.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,205.39x = 27,311.99 × 10,311.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,205.39x = 281,631,288.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,631,288.73/18,205.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,469.67

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