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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,388.83, 27,558.66 and 10,493.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,388.83, 27,558.66 and 10,493.76 is: 15,726.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,388.83 : 27,558.66 = 10,493.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,388.83/27,558.66 = 10,493.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,388.83x = 27,558.66 × 10,493.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,388.83x = 289,193,963.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,193,963.96/18,388.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,726.61

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