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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,172.60, 27,258.90 and 15,548.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,172.60, 27,258.90 and 15,548.20 is: 23,322.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,172.60 : 27,258.90 = 15,548.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,172.60/27,258.90 = 15,548.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,172.60x = 27,258.90 × 15,548.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,172.60x = 423,826,828.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,826,828.98/18,172.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,322.30

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