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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,196.83, 27,349.11 and 15,096.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,196.83, 27,349.11 and 15,096.96 is: 22,690.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,196.83 : 27,349.11 = 15,096.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,196.83/27,349.11 = 15,096.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,196.83x = 27,349.11 × 15,096.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,196.83x = 412,888,419.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,888,419.71/18,196.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,690.13

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