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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,234.60, 27,351.90 and 10,458.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,234.60, 27,351.90 and 10,458.60 is: 15,687.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,234.60 : 27,351.90 = 10,458.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,234.60/27,351.90 = 10,458.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,234.60x = 27,351.90 × 10,458.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,234.60x = 286,062,581.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,062,581.34/18,234.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,687.90

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