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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,192.24, 27,272.40 and 15,097.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,192.24, 27,272.40 and 15,097.92 is: 22,633.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,192.24 : 27,272.40 = 15,097.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,192.24/27,272.40 = 15,097.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,192.24x = 27,272.40 × 15,097.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,192.24x = 411,756,513.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,756,513.41/18,192.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,633.63

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