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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,317.64, 27,492.66 and 10,005.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,317.64, 27,492.66 and 10,005.24 is: 15,016.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,317.64 : 27,492.66 = 10,005.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,317.64/27,492.66 = 10,005.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,317.64x = 27,492.66 × 10,005.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,317.64x = 275,070,661.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,070,661.54/18,317.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,016.71

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