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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,372.54, 27,558.84 and 15,126.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,372.54, 27,558.84 and 15,126.06 is: 22,689.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,372.54 : 27,558.84 = 15,126.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,372.54/27,558.84 = 15,126.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,372.54x = 27,558.84 × 15,126.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,372.54x = 416,856,667.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,856,667.37/18,372.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,689.11

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