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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,279.60, 27,419.40 and 10,489.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,279.60, 27,419.40 and 10,489.20 is: 15,733.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,279.60 : 27,419.40 = 10,489.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,279.60/27,419.40 = 10,489.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,279.60x = 27,419.40 × 10,489.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,279.60x = 287,607,570.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,607,570.48/18,279.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,733.80

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