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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,414.28, 27,633.53 and 10,100.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,414.28, 27,633.53 and 10,100.13 is: 15,156.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,414.28 : 27,633.53 = 10,100.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,414.28/27,633.53 = 10,100.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,414.28x = 27,633.53 × 10,100.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,414.28x = 279,102,107.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,102,107.19/18,414.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,156.83

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