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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,509.70, 27,764.55 and 10,215.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,509.70, 27,764.55 and 10,215.30 is: 15,322.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,509.70 : 27,764.55 = 10,215.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,509.70/27,764.55 = 10,215.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,509.70x = 27,764.55 × 10,215.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,509.70x = 283,623,207.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,623,207.62/18,509.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,322.95

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