Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,338, 27,507 and 10,130
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 18,338, 27,507 and 10,130 is: 15,195
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,338 : 27,507 = 10,130 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,338/27,507 = 10,130/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,338x = 27,507 × 10,130 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,338x = 278,645,910 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 278,645,910/18,338 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,195
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