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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,408.83, 27,625.34 and 10,094.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,408.83, 27,625.34 and 10,094.69 is: 15,148.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,408.83 : 27,625.34 = 10,094.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,408.83/27,625.34 = 10,094.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,408.83x = 27,625.34 × 10,094.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,408.83x = 278,869,337.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,869,337.74/18,408.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,148.68

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