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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,376.44, 27,539.91 and 10,043.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,376.44, 27,539.91 and 10,043.94 is: 15,052.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,376.44 : 27,539.91 = 10,043.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,376.44/27,539.91 = 10,043.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,376.44x = 27,539.91 × 10,043.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,376.44x = 276,609,203.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,609,203.65/18,376.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,052.38

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