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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,330.62, 27,505.48 and 10,009.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,330.62, 27,505.48 and 10,009.08 is: 15,018.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,330.62 : 27,505.48 = 10,009.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,330.62/27,505.48 = 10,009.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,330.62x = 27,505.48 × 10,009.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,330.62x = 275,304,549.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,304,549.76/18,330.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,018.83

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