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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,412.07, 27,615.26 and 10,096.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,412.07, 27,615.26 and 10,096.19 is: 15,142.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,412.07 : 27,615.26 = 10,096.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,412.07/27,615.26 = 10,096.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,412.07x = 27,615.26 × 10,096.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,412.07x = 278,808,861.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,808,861.38/18,412.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,142.72

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