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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,439.96, 27,614.55 and 10,522.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,439.96, 27,614.55 and 10,522.93 is: 15,758.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,439.96 : 27,614.55 = 10,522.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,439.96/27,614.55 = 10,522.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,439.96x = 27,614.55 × 10,522.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,439.96x = 290,585,976.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,585,976.63/18,439.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,758.49

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