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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,007.30, 27,010.95 and 15,501.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,007.30, 27,010.95 and 15,501.70 is: 23,252.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,007.30 : 27,010.95 = 15,501.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,007.30/27,010.95 = 15,501.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,007.30x = 27,010.95 × 15,501.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,007.30x = 418,715,643.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,715,643.62/18,007.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,252.55

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