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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,290.66, 27,439.81 and 10,396.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,290.66, 27,439.81 and 10,396.81 is: 15,597.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,290.66 : 27,439.81 = 10,396.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,290.66/27,439.81 = 10,396.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,290.66x = 27,439.81 × 10,396.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,290.66x = 285,286,403.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,286,403.45/18,290.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,597.38

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