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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,432.65, 27,604.19 and 10,511.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,432.65, 27,604.19 and 10,511.27 is: 15,741.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,432.65 : 27,604.19 = 10,511.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,432.65/27,604.19 = 10,511.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,432.65x = 27,604.19 × 10,511.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,432.65x = 290,154,956.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,154,956.20/18,432.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,741.36

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