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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,397.44, 27,571.32 and 10,064.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,397.44, 27,571.32 and 10,064.88 is: 15,083.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,397.44 : 27,571.32 = 10,064.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,397.44/27,571.32 = 10,064.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,397.44x = 27,571.32 × 10,064.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,397.44x = 277,502,027.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,502,027.24/18,397.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,083.73

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