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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,627.52, 27,932.64 and 10,838.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,627.52, 27,932.64 and 10,838.56 is: 16,252.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,627.52 : 27,932.64 = 10,838.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,627.52/27,932.64 = 10,838.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,627.52x = 27,932.64 × 10,838.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,627.52x = 302,749,594.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,749,594.60/18,627.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,252.81

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