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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,430.73, 27,633.03 and 10,114.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,430.73, 27,633.03 and 10,114.66 is: 15,164.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,430.73 : 27,633.03 = 10,114.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,430.73/27,633.03 = 10,114.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,430.73x = 27,633.03 × 10,114.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,430.73x = 279,498,703.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,498,703.22/18,430.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,164.82

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