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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,234.99, 27,358.16 and 15,481.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,234.99, 27,358.16 and 15,481.80 is: 23,227.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,234.99 : 27,358.16 = 15,481.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,234.99/27,358.16 = 15,481.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,234.99x = 27,358.16 × 15,481.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,234.99x = 423,553,484.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,553,484.08/18,234.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,227.51

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