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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,281.60, 27,422.40 and 10,505.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,281.60, 27,422.40 and 10,505.60 is: 15,758.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,281.60 : 27,422.40 = 10,505.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,281.60/27,422.40 = 10,505.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,281.60x = 27,422.40 × 10,505.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,281.60x = 288,088,765.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,088,765.44/18,281.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,758.40

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