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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,250.61, 27,326.39 and 15,265.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,250.61, 27,326.39 and 15,265.35 is: 22,856.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,250.61 : 27,326.39 = 15,265.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,250.61/27,326.39 = 15,265.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,250.61x = 27,326.39 × 15,265.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,250.61x = 417,146,831.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,146,831.26/18,250.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,856.60

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