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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,198.99, 27,282.53 and 15,104.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,198.99, 27,282.53 and 15,104.67 is: 22,643.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,198.99 : 27,282.53 = 15,104.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,198.99/27,282.53 = 15,104.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,198.99x = 27,282.53 × 15,104.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,198.99x = 412,093,536.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,093,536.89/18,198.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,643.76

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