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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,252.09, 27,328.62 and 15,266.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,252.09, 27,328.62 and 15,266.85 is: 22,858.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,252.09 : 27,328.62 = 15,266.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,252.09/27,328.62 = 15,266.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,252.09x = 27,328.62 × 15,266.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,252.09x = 417,221,942.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,221,942.25/18,252.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,858.86

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