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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,541.35, 27,799.74 and 10,225.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,541.35, 27,799.74 and 10,225.35 is: 15,331.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,541.35 : 27,799.74 = 10,225.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,541.35/27,799.74 = 10,225.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,541.35x = 27,799.74 × 10,225.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,541.35x = 284,262,071.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,262,071.41/18,541.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,331.25

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