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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,376.44, 27,549.24 and 15,247.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,376.44, 27,549.24 and 15,247.68 is: 22,858.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,376.44 : 27,549.24 = 15,247.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,376.44/27,549.24 = 15,247.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,376.44x = 27,549.24 × 15,247.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,376.44x = 420,061,995.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,061,995.76/18,376.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,858.73

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