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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,630.68, 27,884.93 and 10,184.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,630.68, 27,884.93 and 10,184.24 is: 15,242.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,630.68 : 27,884.93 = 10,184.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,630.68/27,884.93 = 10,184.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,630.68x = 27,884.93 × 10,184.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,630.68x = 283,986,768.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,986,768.58/18,630.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,242.97

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