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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,505.38, 27,713.59 and 10,583.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,505.38, 27,713.59 and 10,583.88 is: 15,850.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,505.38 : 27,713.59 = 10,583.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,505.38/27,713.59 = 10,583.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,505.38x = 27,713.59 × 10,583.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,505.38x = 293,317,420.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,317,420.94/18,505.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,850.39

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