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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,222.03, 27,336.88 and 10,328.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,222.03, 27,336.88 and 10,328.33 is: 15,494.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,222.03 : 27,336.88 = 10,328.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,222.03/27,336.88 = 10,328.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,222.03x = 27,336.88 × 10,328.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,222.03x = 282,344,129.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,344,129.48/18,222.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,494.66

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