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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,062.42, 27,057.24 and 15,130.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,062.42, 27,057.24 and 15,130.22 is: 22,664.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,062.42 : 27,057.24 = 15,130.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,062.42/27,057.24 = 15,130.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,062.42x = 27,057.24 × 15,130.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,062.42x = 409,381,993.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,381,993.79/18,062.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,664.85

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