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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,536.60, 27,792.61 and 10,220.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,536.60, 27,792.61 and 10,220.60 is: 15,324.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,536.60 : 27,792.61 = 10,220.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,536.60/27,792.61 = 10,220.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,536.60x = 27,792.61 × 10,220.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,536.60x = 284,057,149.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,057,149.77/18,536.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,324.12

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