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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,091.80, 27,137.70 and 15,175.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,091.80, 27,137.70 and 15,175.80 is: 22,763.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,091.80 : 27,137.70 = 15,175.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,091.80/27,137.70 = 15,175.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,091.80x = 27,137.70 × 15,175.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,091.80x = 411,836,307.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,836,307.66/18,091.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,763.70

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