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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,130.30, 27,163.05 and 15,538.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,130.30, 27,163.05 and 15,538.30 is: 23,279.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,130.30 : 27,163.05 = 15,538.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,130.30/27,163.05 = 15,538.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,130.30x = 27,163.05 × 15,538.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,130.30x = 422,067,619.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,067,619.82/18,130.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,279.68

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