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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,296.58, 27,448.67 and 10,402.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,296.58, 27,448.67 and 10,402.73 is: 15,606.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,296.58 : 27,448.67 = 10,402.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,296.58/27,448.67 = 10,402.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,296.58x = 27,448.67 × 10,402.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,296.58x = 285,541,094.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,541,094.57/18,296.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,606.25

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