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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,611.14, 27,920.81 and 10,303.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,611.14, 27,920.81 and 10,303.27 is: 15,457.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,611.14 : 27,920.81 = 10,303.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,611.14/27,920.81 = 10,303.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,611.14x = 27,920.81 × 10,303.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,611.14x = 287,675,644.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,675,644.05/18,611.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,457.17

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