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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,349.02, 27,520.64 and 15,248.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,349.02, 27,520.64 and 15,248.95 is: 22,871.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,349.02 : 27,520.64 = 15,248.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,349.02/27,520.64 = 15,248.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,349.02x = 27,520.64 × 15,248.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,349.02x = 419,660,863.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,660,863.33/18,349.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,871.02

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