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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,380.79, 27,558.43 and 10,064.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,380.79, 27,558.43 and 10,064.72 is: 15,090.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,380.79 : 27,558.43 = 10,064.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,380.79/27,558.43 = 10,064.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,380.79x = 27,558.43 × 10,064.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,380.79x = 277,367,925.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,367,925.32/18,380.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,090.10

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