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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,460.56, 27,646.68 and 10,127.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,460.56, 27,646.68 and 10,127.76 is: 15,167.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,460.56 : 27,646.68 = 10,127.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,460.56/27,646.68 = 10,127.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,460.56x = 27,646.68 × 10,127.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,460.56x = 279,998,939.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,998,939.84/18,460.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,167.41

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