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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,592.44, 27,860.96 and 10,274.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,592.44, 27,860.96 and 10,274.84 is: 15,396.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,592.44 : 27,860.96 = 10,274.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,592.44/27,860.96 = 10,274.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,592.44x = 27,860.96 × 10,274.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,592.44x = 286,266,792.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,266,792.63/18,592.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,396.95

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