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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,514.88, 27,759.98 and 10,198.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,514.88, 27,759.98 and 10,198.84 is: 15,291.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,514.88 : 27,759.98 = 10,198.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,514.88/27,759.98 = 10,198.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,514.88x = 27,759.98 × 10,198.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,514.88x = 283,119,594.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,119,594.42/18,514.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,291.46

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