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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,033.05, 27,045.92 and 15,102.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,033.05, 27,045.92 and 15,102.47 is: 22,650.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,033.05 : 27,045.92 = 15,102.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,033.05/27,045.92 = 15,102.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,033.05x = 27,045.92 × 15,102.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,033.05x = 408,459,984.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,459,984.68/18,033.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,650.64

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