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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,577.21, 27,818.23 and 10,247.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,577.21, 27,818.23 and 10,247.96 is: 15,345.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,577.21 : 27,818.23 = 10,247.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,577.21/27,818.23 = 10,247.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,577.21x = 27,818.23 × 10,247.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,577.21x = 285,080,108.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,080,108.31/18,577.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,345.69

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