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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,380.20, 27,557.53 and 10,064.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,380.20, 27,557.53 and 10,064.13 is: 15,089.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,380.20 : 27,557.53 = 10,064.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,380.20/27,557.53 = 10,064.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,380.20x = 27,557.53 × 10,064.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,380.20x = 277,342,564.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,342,564.40/18,380.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,089.20

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