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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,658.04, 27,996.54 and 10,336.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,658.04, 27,996.54 and 10,336.40 is: 15,509.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,658.04 : 27,996.54 = 10,336.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,658.04/27,996.54 = 10,336.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,658.04x = 27,996.54 × 10,336.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,658.04x = 289,383,436.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,383,436.06/18,658.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,509.85

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