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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,266.74, 27,321.96 and 15,246.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,266.74, 27,321.96 and 15,246.40 is: 22,804.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,266.74 : 27,321.96 = 15,246.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,266.74/27,321.96 = 15,246.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,266.74x = 27,321.96 × 15,246.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,266.74x = 416,561,530.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,561,530.94/18,266.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,804.37

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