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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,337.09, 27,459.08 and 15,367.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,337.09, 27,459.08 and 15,367.72 is: 23,012.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,337.09 : 27,459.08 = 15,367.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,337.09/27,459.08 = 15,367.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,337.09x = 27,459.08 × 15,367.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,337.09x = 421,983,452.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,983,452.90/18,337.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,012.56

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