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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,364.46, 27,554.85 and 10,466.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,364.46, 27,554.85 and 10,466.69 is: 15,704.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,364.46 : 27,554.85 = 10,466.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,364.46/27,554.85 = 10,466.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,364.46x = 27,554.85 × 10,466.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,364.46x = 288,407,935.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,407,935.17/18,364.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,704.68

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