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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,266.70, 27,428.85 and 10,490.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,266.70, 27,428.85 and 10,490.70 is: 15,752.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,266.70 : 27,428.85 = 10,490.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,266.70/27,428.85 = 10,490.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,266.70x = 27,428.85 × 10,490.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,266.70x = 287,747,836.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,747,836.70/18,266.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,752.59

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