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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,198.33, 27,351.36 and 15,098.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,198.33, 27,351.36 and 15,098.46 is: 22,692.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,198.33 : 27,351.36 = 15,098.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,198.33/27,351.36 = 15,098.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,198.33x = 27,351.36 × 15,098.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,198.33x = 412,963,414.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,963,414.91/18,198.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,692.38

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