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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,336.14, 27,503.28 and 10,032.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,336.14, 27,503.28 and 10,032.36 is: 15,048.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,336.14 : 27,503.28 = 10,032.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,336.14/27,503.28 = 10,032.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,336.14x = 27,503.28 × 10,032.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,336.14x = 275,922,806.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,922,806.14/18,336.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,048.03

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