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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,275.63, 27,414.80 and 10,375.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,275.63, 27,414.80 and 10,375.09 is: 15,563.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,275.63 : 27,414.80 = 10,375.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,275.63/27,414.80 = 10,375.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,275.63x = 27,414.80 × 10,375.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,275.63x = 284,430,994.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,430,994.19/18,275.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,563.41

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