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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,233.30, 27,349.97 and 10,436.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,233.30, 27,349.97 and 10,436.64 is: 15,654.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,233.30 : 27,349.97 = 10,436.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,233.30/27,349.97 = 10,436.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,233.30x = 27,349.97 × 10,436.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,233.30x = 285,441,738.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,441,738.72/18,233.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,654.97

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