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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,383.46, 27,553.32 and 10,575.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,383.46, 27,553.32 and 10,575.88 is: 15,851.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,383.46 : 27,553.32 = 10,575.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,383.46/27,553.32 = 10,575.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,383.46x = 27,553.32 × 10,575.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,383.46x = 291,400,605.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,400,605.92/18,383.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,851.24

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