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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,569.44, 27,828.88 and 10,236.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,569.44, 27,828.88 and 10,236.96 is: 15,341.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,569.44 : 27,828.88 = 10,236.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,569.44/27,828.88 = 10,236.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,569.44x = 27,828.88 × 10,236.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,569.44x = 284,883,131.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,883,131.40/18,569.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,341.50

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