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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,156.26, 27,178.22 and 15,499.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,156.26, 27,178.22 and 15,499.46 is: 23,201.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,156.26 : 27,178.22 = 15,499.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,156.26/27,178.22 = 15,499.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,156.26x = 27,178.22 × 15,499.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,156.26x = 421,247,733.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,247,733.76/18,156.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,201.24

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