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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,333.28, 27,498.30 and 10,017.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,333.28, 27,498.30 and 10,017.04 is: 15,024.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,333.28 : 27,498.30 = 10,017.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,333.28/27,498.30 = 10,017.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,333.28x = 27,498.30 × 10,017.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,333.28x = 275,451,571.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,451,571.03/18,333.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,024.67

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