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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,385.39, 27,577.48 and 10,069.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,385.39, 27,577.48 and 10,069.32 is: 15,103.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,385.39 : 27,577.48 = 10,069.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,385.39/27,577.48 = 10,069.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,385.39x = 27,577.48 × 10,069.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,385.39x = 277,686,470.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,686,470.91/18,385.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,103.65

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