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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,510.46, 27,753.37 and 10,194.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,510.46, 27,753.37 and 10,194.39 is: 15,284.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,510.46 : 27,753.37 = 10,194.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,510.46/27,753.37 = 10,194.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,510.46x = 27,753.37 × 10,194.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,510.46x = 282,928,652.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,928,652.11/18,510.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,284.80

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