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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,138.30, 27,207.45 and 15,834.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,138.30, 27,207.45 and 15,834.30 is: 23,751.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,138.30 : 27,207.45 = 15,834.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,138.30/27,207.45 = 15,834.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,138.30x = 27,207.45 × 15,834.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,138.30x = 430,810,925.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,810,925.54/18,138.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,751.45

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