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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,309.70, 27,476.70 and 10,412.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,309.70, 27,476.70 and 10,412.20 is: 15,625.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,309.70 : 27,476.70 = 10,412.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,309.70/27,476.70 = 10,412.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,309.70x = 27,476.70 × 10,412.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,309.70x = 286,092,895.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,092,895.74/18,309.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,625.21

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