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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,329.32, 27,498.57 and 10,007.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,329.32, 27,498.57 and 10,007.11 is: 15,013.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,329.32 : 27,498.57 = 10,007.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,329.32/27,498.57 = 10,007.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,329.32x = 27,498.57 × 10,007.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,329.32x = 275,181,214.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,181,214.83/18,329.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,013.17

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