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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,275.48, 27,413.37 and 15,625.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,275.48, 27,413.37 and 15,625.82 is: 23,438.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,275.48 : 27,413.37 = 15,625.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,275.48/27,413.37 = 15,625.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,275.48x = 27,413.37 × 15,625.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,275.48x = 428,356,385.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,356,385.21/18,275.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,438.86

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