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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,477.56, 27,727.86 and 10,701.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,477.56, 27,727.86 and 10,701.56 is: 16,059.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,477.56 : 27,727.86 = 10,701.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,477.56/27,727.86 = 10,701.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,477.56x = 27,727.86 × 10,701.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,477.56x = 296,731,357.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,731,357.46/18,477.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,059.01

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