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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,343.62, 27,492.74 and 10,452.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,343.62, 27,492.74 and 10,452.76 is: 15,666.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,343.62 : 27,492.74 = 10,452.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,343.62/27,492.74 = 10,452.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,343.62x = 27,492.74 × 10,452.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,343.62x = 287,375,012.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,375,012.96/18,343.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,666.21

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