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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,336, 27,504 and 10,128

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,336, 27,504 and 10,128 is: 15,192

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,336 : 27,504 = 10,128 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,336/27,504 = 10,128/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,336x = 27,504 × 10,128
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,336x = 278,560,512
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,560,512/18,336
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,192

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