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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,228.30, 27,342.47 and 10,431.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,228.30, 27,342.47 and 10,431.65 is: 15,647.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,228.30 : 27,342.47 = 10,431.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,228.30/27,342.47 = 10,431.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,228.30x = 27,342.47 × 10,431.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,228.30x = 285,227,077.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,227,077.18/18,228.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,647.49

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