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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,465.62, 27,666.92 and 10,152.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,465.62, 27,666.92 and 10,152.60 is: 15,211.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,465.62 : 27,666.92 = 10,152.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,465.62/27,666.92 = 10,152.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,465.62x = 27,666.92 × 10,152.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,465.62x = 280,891,171.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,891,171.99/18,465.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,211.58

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