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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,338 : 27,507 = 10,130 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,338/27,507 = 10,130/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,338x = 27,507 × 10,130
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,338x = 278,645,910
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,645,910/18,338
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,195

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