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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,645.16, 27,941.36 and 10,329

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,645.16, 27,941.36 and 10,329 is: 15,478.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,645.16 : 27,941.36 = 10,329 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,645.16/27,941.36 = 10,329/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,645.16x = 27,941.36 × 10,329
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,645.16x = 288,606,307.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,606,307.44/18,645.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,478.89

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