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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,010.70, 27,016.05 and 15,548.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,010.70, 27,016.05 and 15,548.30 is: 23,322.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,010.70 : 27,016.05 = 15,548.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,010.70/27,016.05 = 15,548.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,010.70x = 27,016.05 × 15,548.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,010.70x = 420,053,650.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,053,650.22/18,010.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,322.45

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