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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,575.70, 27,815.98 and 10,246.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,575.70, 27,815.98 and 10,246.46 is: 15,343.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,575.70 : 27,815.98 = 10,246.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,575.70/27,815.98 = 10,246.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,575.70x = 27,815.98 × 10,246.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,575.70x = 285,015,405.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,015,405.35/18,575.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,343.45

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