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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,065.12, 27,056.34 and 15,202.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,065.12, 27,056.34 and 15,202.58 is: 22,769.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,065.12 : 27,056.34 = 15,202.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,065.12/27,056.34 = 15,202.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,065.12x = 27,056.34 × 15,202.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,065.12x = 411,326,038.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,326,038.08/18,065.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,769.08

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