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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,293.68, 27,374.88 and 15,363.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,293.68, 27,374.88 and 15,363.08 is: 22,989.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,293.68 : 27,374.88 = 15,363.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,293.68/27,374.88 = 15,363.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,293.68x = 27,374.88 × 15,363.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,293.68x = 420,562,471.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,562,471.43/18,293.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,989.50

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