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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,423.40, 27,635.10 and 10,623.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,423.40, 27,635.10 and 10,623.10 is: 15,934.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,423.40 : 27,635.10 = 10,623.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,423.40/27,635.10 = 10,623.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,423.40x = 27,635.10 × 10,623.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,423.40x = 293,570,430.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,570,430.81/18,423.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,934.65

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