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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,192.52, 27,288.69 and 15,719.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,192.52, 27,288.69 and 15,719.82 is: 23,579.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,192.52 : 27,288.69 = 15,719.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,192.52/27,288.69 = 15,719.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,192.52x = 27,288.69 × 15,719.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,192.52x = 428,973,294.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,973,294.84/18,192.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,579.65

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