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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,650.16, 27,948.87 and 10,333.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,650.16, 27,948.87 and 10,333.98 is: 15,486.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,650.16 : 27,948.87 = 10,333.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,650.16/27,948.87 = 10,333.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,650.16x = 27,948.87 × 10,333.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,650.16x = 288,823,063.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,823,063.60/18,650.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,486.36

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