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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,595.17, 27,845.13 and 10,265.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,595.17, 27,845.13 and 10,265.94 is: 15,372.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,595.17 : 27,845.13 = 10,265.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,595.17/27,845.13 = 10,265.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,595.17x = 27,845.13 × 10,265.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,595.17x = 285,856,310.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,856,310.20/18,595.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,372.61

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