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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,349.98, 27,524.97 and 15,094.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,349.98, 27,524.97 and 15,094.14 is: 22,641.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,349.98 : 27,524.97 = 15,094.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,349.98/27,524.97 = 15,094.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,349.98x = 27,524.97 × 15,094.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,349.98x = 415,465,750.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,465,750.68/18,349.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,641.21

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