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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,419.40, 27,596.70 and 15,114.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,419.40, 27,596.70 and 15,114.60 is: 22,645.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,419.40 : 27,596.70 = 15,114.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,419.40/27,596.70 = 15,114.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,419.40x = 27,596.70 × 15,114.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,419.40x = 417,113,081.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,113,081.82/18,419.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,645.31

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