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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,340.62, 27,488.25 and 10,449.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,340.62, 27,488.25 and 10,449.75 is: 15,661.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,340.62 : 27,488.25 = 10,449.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,340.62/27,488.25 = 10,449.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,340.62x = 27,488.25 × 10,449.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,340.62x = 287,245,340.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,245,340.44/18,340.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,661.70

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