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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,325.81, 27,496.91 and 10,534.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,325.81, 27,496.91 and 10,534.62 is: 15,806.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,325.81 : 27,496.91 = 10,534.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,325.81/27,496.91 = 10,534.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,325.81x = 27,496.91 × 10,534.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,325.81x = 289,669,445.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,669,445.35/18,325.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,806.64

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