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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,364.29, 27,545.52 and 10,060.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,364.29, 27,545.52 and 10,060.53 is: 15,090.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,364.29 : 27,545.52 = 10,060.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,364.29/27,545.52 = 10,060.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,364.29x = 27,545.52 × 10,060.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,364.29x = 277,122,464.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,122,464.76/18,364.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,090.29

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