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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,366.29, 27,548.52 and 10,062.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,366.29, 27,548.52 and 10,062.53 is: 15,093.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,366.29 : 27,548.52 = 10,062.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,366.29/27,548.52 = 10,062.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,366.29x = 27,548.52 × 10,062.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,366.29x = 277,207,808.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,207,808.96/18,366.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,093.29

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