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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,236.06, 27,365.61 and 10,460.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,236.06, 27,365.61 and 10,460.06 is: 15,696.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,236.06 : 27,365.61 = 10,460.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,236.06/27,365.61 = 10,460.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,236.06x = 27,365.61 × 10,460.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,236.06x = 286,245,922.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,245,922.54/18,236.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,696.70

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