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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,430.29, 27,597.24 and 10,092.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,430.29, 27,597.24 and 10,092.96 is: 15,113.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,430.29 : 27,597.24 = 10,092.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,430.29/27,597.24 = 10,092.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,430.29x = 27,597.24 × 10,092.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,430.29x = 278,537,839.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,537,839.43/18,430.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,113.05

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