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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,328.20, 27,492.30 and 15,266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,328.20, 27,492.30 and 15,266.40 is: 22,899.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,328.20 : 27,492.30 = 15,266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,328.20/27,492.30 = 15,266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,328.20x = 27,492.30 × 15,266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,328.20x = 419,708,448.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,708,448.72/18,328.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,899.60

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