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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,244.08, 27,366.12 and 10,447.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,244.08, 27,366.12 and 10,447.44 is: 15,671.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,244.08 : 27,366.12 = 10,447.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,244.08/27,366.12 = 10,447.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,244.08x = 27,366.12 × 10,447.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,244.08x = 285,905,896.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,905,896.73/18,244.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,671.16

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