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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,148.60, 27,222.90 and 15,524.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,148.60, 27,222.90 and 15,524.20 is: 23,286.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,148.60 : 27,222.90 = 15,524.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,148.60/27,222.90 = 15,524.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,148.60x = 27,222.90 × 15,524.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,148.60x = 422,613,744.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,613,744.18/18,148.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,286.30

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