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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,432.30, 27,648.45 and 10,109.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,432.30, 27,648.45 and 10,109.10 is: 15,163.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,432.30 : 27,648.45 = 10,109.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,432.30/27,648.45 = 10,109.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,432.30x = 27,648.45 × 10,109.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,432.30x = 279,500,945.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,500,945.90/18,432.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,163.65

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