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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,205.76, 27,312.54 and 10,312.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,205.76, 27,312.54 and 10,312.01 is: 15,470.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,205.76 : 27,312.54 = 10,312.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,205.76/27,312.54 = 10,312.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,205.76x = 27,312.54 × 10,312.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,205.76x = 281,647,170.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,647,170.80/18,205.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,470.22

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