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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,299.52, 27,449.28 and 10,510.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,299.52, 27,449.28 and 10,510.56 is: 15,765.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,299.52 : 27,449.28 = 10,510.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,299.52/27,449.28 = 10,510.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,299.52x = 27,449.28 × 10,510.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,299.52x = 288,507,304.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,507,304.40/18,299.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,765.84

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