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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,233.10, 27,349.65 and 15,317.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,233.10, 27,349.65 and 15,317.10 is: 22,975.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,233.10 : 27,349.65 = 15,317.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,233.10/27,349.65 = 15,317.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,233.10x = 27,349.65 × 15,317.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,233.10x = 418,917,324.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,917,324.02/18,233.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,975.65

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