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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,444.81, 27,666.54 and 10,128.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,444.81, 27,666.54 and 10,128.72 is: 15,192.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,444.81 : 27,666.54 = 10,128.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,444.81/27,666.54 = 10,128.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,444.81x = 27,666.54 × 10,128.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,444.81x = 280,226,637.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,226,637.03/18,444.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,192.71

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