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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,384.39, 27,575.98 and 10,068.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,384.39, 27,575.98 and 10,068.32 is: 15,102.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,384.39 : 27,575.98 = 10,068.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,384.39/27,575.98 = 10,068.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,384.39x = 27,575.98 × 10,068.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,384.39x = 277,643,834.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,643,834.72/18,384.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,102.15

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