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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,350.02, 27,522.14 and 15,249.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,350.02, 27,522.14 and 15,249.94 is: 22,872.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,350.02 : 27,522.14 = 15,249.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,350.02/27,522.14 = 15,249.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,350.02x = 27,522.14 × 15,249.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,350.02x = 419,710,983.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,710,983.67/18,350.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,872.51

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