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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,332.13, 27,497.29 and 10,028.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,332.13, 27,497.29 and 10,028.37 is: 15,042.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,332.13 : 27,497.29 = 10,028.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,332.13/27,497.29 = 10,028.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,332.13x = 27,497.29 × 10,028.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,332.13x = 275,752,940.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,752,940.29/18,332.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,042.05

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