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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,323.42, 27,464.16 and 10,430.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,323.42, 27,464.16 and 10,430.17 is: 15,633.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,323.42 : 27,464.16 = 10,430.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,323.42/27,464.16 = 10,430.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,323.42x = 27,464.16 × 10,430.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,323.42x = 286,455,828.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,455,828.16/18,323.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,633.32

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