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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,230.76, 27,335.70 and 10,840.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,230.76, 27,335.70 and 10,840.38 is: 16,254.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,230.76 : 27,335.70 = 10,840.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,230.76/27,335.70 = 10,840.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,230.76x = 27,335.70 × 10,840.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,230.76x = 296,329,375.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,329,375.57/18,230.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,254.36

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