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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,137.70, 27,174.39 and 15,478.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,137.70, 27,174.39 and 15,478.22 is: 23,189.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,137.70 : 27,174.39 = 15,478.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,137.70/27,174.39 = 15,478.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,137.70x = 27,174.39 × 15,478.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,137.70x = 420,611,109.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,611,109.39/18,137.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,189.88

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