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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,552.24, 27,839.52 and 10,237.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,552.24, 27,839.52 and 10,237.68 is: 15,362.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,552.24 : 27,839.52 = 10,237.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,552.24/27,839.52 = 10,237.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,552.24x = 27,839.52 × 10,237.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,552.24x = 285,012,097.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,012,097.11/18,552.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,362.68

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