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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,246.25, 27,377.61 and 10,455.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,246.25, 27,377.61 and 10,455.06 is: 15,687.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,246.25 : 27,377.61 = 10,455.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,246.25/27,377.61 = 10,455.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,246.25x = 27,377.61 × 10,455.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,246.25x = 286,234,555.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,234,555.21/18,246.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,687.31

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