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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,060.42, 27,054.24 and 15,128.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,060.42, 27,054.24 and 15,128.22 is: 22,661.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,060.42 : 27,054.24 = 15,128.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,060.42/27,054.24 = 15,128.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,060.42x = 27,054.24 × 15,128.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,060.42x = 409,282,494.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,282,494.65/18,060.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,661.85

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