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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,460.14, 27,672.93 and 10,234.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,460.14, 27,672.93 and 10,234.86 is: 15,342.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,460.14 : 27,672.93 = 10,234.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,460.14/27,672.93 = 10,234.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,460.14x = 27,672.93 × 10,234.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,460.14x = 283,228,564.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,228,564.34/18,460.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,342.71

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