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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,198.84, 27,352.12 and 15,098.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,198.84, 27,352.12 and 15,098.96 is: 22,693.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,198.84 : 27,352.12 = 15,098.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,198.84/27,352.12 = 15,098.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,198.84x = 27,352.12 × 15,098.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,198.84x = 412,988,565.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,988,565.80/18,198.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,693.13

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