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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,287.88, 27,370.38 and 10,485

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,287.88, 27,370.38 and 10,485 is: 15,692.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,287.88 : 27,370.38 = 10,485 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,287.88/27,370.38 = 10,485/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,287.88x = 27,370.38 × 10,485
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,287.88x = 286,978,434.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,978,434.30/18,287.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,692.27

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