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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,261.40, 27,413.70 and 10,370.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,261.40, 27,413.70 and 10,370.20 is: 15,567.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,261.40 : 27,413.70 = 10,370.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,261.40/27,413.70 = 10,370.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,261.40x = 27,413.70 × 10,370.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,261.40x = 284,285,551.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,285,551.74/18,261.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,567.57

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