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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,248.08, 27,372.12 and 10,451.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,248.08, 27,372.12 and 10,451.44 is: 15,677.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,248.08 : 27,372.12 = 10,451.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,248.08/27,372.12 = 10,451.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,248.08x = 27,372.12 × 10,451.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,248.08x = 286,078,069.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,078,069.85/18,248.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,677.16

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