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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,314.81, 27,423 and 15,067.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,314.81, 27,423 and 15,067.11 is: 22,560.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,314.81 : 27,423 = 15,067.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,314.81/27,423 = 15,067.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,314.81x = 27,423 × 15,067.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,314.81x = 413,185,357.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,185,357.53/18,314.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,560.18

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