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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,213.46, 27,320.10 and 10,416.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,213.46, 27,320.10 and 10,416.76 is: 15,625.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,213.46 : 27,320.10 = 10,416.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,213.46/27,320.10 = 10,416.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,213.46x = 27,320.10 × 10,416.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,213.46x = 284,586,924.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,586,924.88/18,213.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,625.09

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