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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,176.26, 27,208.20 and 15,519.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,176.26, 27,208.20 and 15,519.46 is: 23,231.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,176.26 : 27,208.20 = 15,519.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,176.26/27,208.20 = 15,519.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,176.26x = 27,208.20 × 15,519.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,176.26x = 422,256,571.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,256,571.57/18,176.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,231.21

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