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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,175.74, 27,197.82 and 15,026.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,175.74, 27,197.82 and 15,026.46 is: 22,485.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,175.74 : 27,197.82 = 15,026.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,175.74/27,197.82 = 15,026.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,175.74x = 27,197.82 × 15,026.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,175.74x = 408,686,954.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,686,954.32/18,175.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,485.30

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