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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,164.20, 27,246.30 and 15,701.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,164.20, 27,246.30 and 15,701.80 is: 23,552.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,164.20 : 27,246.30 = 15,701.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,164.20/27,246.30 = 15,701.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,164.20x = 27,246.30 × 15,701.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,164.20x = 427,815,953.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,815,953.34/18,164.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,552.70

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