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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,233.40, 27,350.10 and 15,511.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,233.40, 27,350.10 and 15,511.80 is: 23,267.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,233.40 : 27,350.10 = 15,511.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,233.40/27,350.10 = 15,511.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,233.40x = 27,350.10 × 15,511.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,233.40x = 424,249,281.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,249,281.18/18,233.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,267.70

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