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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,565.43, 27,822.87 and 10,232.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,565.43, 27,822.87 and 10,232.96 is: 15,335.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,565.43 : 27,822.87 = 10,232.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,565.43/27,822.87 = 10,232.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,565.43x = 27,822.87 × 10,232.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,565.43x = 284,710,176.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,710,176.68/18,565.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,335.51

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