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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,137.80, 27,174.30 and 15,545.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,137.80, 27,174.30 and 15,545.80 is: 23,290.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,137.80 : 27,174.30 = 15,545.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,137.80/27,174.30 = 15,545.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,137.80x = 27,174.30 × 15,545.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,137.80x = 422,446,232.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,446,232.94/18,137.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,290.93

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