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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,324.28, 27,484.80 and 10,008.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,324.28, 27,484.80 and 10,008.01 is: 15,011.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,324.28 : 27,484.80 = 10,008.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,324.28/27,484.80 = 10,008.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,324.28x = 27,484.80 × 10,008.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,324.28x = 275,068,153.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,068,153.25/18,324.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,011.13

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