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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,347.10, 27,484.20 and 10,012.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,347.10, 27,484.20 and 10,012.20 is: 14,998.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,347.10 : 27,484.20 = 10,012.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,347.10/27,484.20 = 10,012.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,347.10x = 27,484.20 × 10,012.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,347.10x = 275,177,307.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,177,307.24/18,347.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,998.41

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