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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,179.48, 27,269.24 and 15,706.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,179.48, 27,269.24 and 15,706.82 is: 23,560.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,179.48 : 27,269.24 = 15,706.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,179.48/27,269.24 = 15,706.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,179.48x = 27,269.24 × 15,706.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,179.48x = 428,312,829.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,312,829.34/18,179.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,560.24

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