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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,409.83, 27,626.84 and 10,095.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,409.83, 27,626.84 and 10,095.69 is: 15,150.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,409.83 : 27,626.84 = 10,095.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,409.83/27,626.84 = 10,095.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,409.83x = 27,626.84 × 10,095.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,409.83x = 278,912,012.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,912,012.32/18,409.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,150.17

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