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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,411.57, 27,614.51 and 10,095.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,411.57, 27,614.51 and 10,095.69 is: 15,141.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,411.57 : 27,614.51 = 10,095.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,411.57/27,614.51 = 10,095.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,411.57x = 27,614.51 × 10,095.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,411.57x = 278,787,481.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,787,481.98/18,411.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,141.97

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