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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,228.60, 27,342.90 and 15,312.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,228.60, 27,342.90 and 15,312.60 is: 22,968.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,228.60 : 27,342.90 = 15,312.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,228.60/27,342.90 = 15,312.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,228.60x = 27,342.90 × 15,312.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,228.60x = 418,690,890.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,690,890.54/18,228.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,968.90

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