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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,235.02, 27,352.56 and 10,438.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,235.02, 27,352.56 and 10,438.44 is: 15,657.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,235.02 : 27,352.56 = 10,438.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,235.02/27,352.56 = 10,438.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,235.02x = 27,352.56 × 10,438.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,235.02x = 285,518,056.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,518,056.41/18,235.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,657.68

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