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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,205.86, 27,265.05 and 10,390.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,205.86, 27,265.05 and 10,390.98 is: 15,561.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,205.86 : 27,265.05 = 10,390.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,205.86/27,265.05 = 10,390.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,205.86x = 27,265.05 × 10,390.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,205.86x = 283,310,589.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,310,589.25/18,205.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,561.51

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