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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,431.42, 27,598.93 and 10,094.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,431.42, 27,598.93 and 10,094.09 is: 15,114.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,431.42 : 27,598.93 = 10,094.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,431.42/27,598.93 = 10,094.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,431.42x = 27,598.93 × 10,094.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,431.42x = 278,585,920.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,585,920.09/18,431.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,114.73

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