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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,148.05, 27,192.92 and 15,232.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,148.05, 27,192.92 and 15,232.05 is: 22,823.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,148.05 : 27,192.92 = 15,232.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,148.05/27,192.92 = 15,232.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,148.05x = 27,192.92 × 15,232.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,148.05x = 414,203,840.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,203,840.93/18,148.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,823.60

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