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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,227.68, 27,341.52 and 10,430.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,227.68, 27,341.52 and 10,430.98 is: 15,646.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,227.68 : 27,341.52 = 10,430.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,227.68/27,341.52 = 10,430.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,227.68x = 27,341.52 × 10,430.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,227.68x = 285,198,848.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,198,848.29/18,227.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,646.47

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