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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,137.10, 27,205.65 and 15,026.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,137.10, 27,205.65 and 15,026.70 is: 22,540.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,137.10 : 27,205.65 = 15,026.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,137.10/27,205.65 = 15,026.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,137.10x = 27,205.65 × 15,026.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,137.10x = 408,811,140.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,811,140.86/18,137.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,540.05

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