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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,431.80, 27,596.58 and 15,183.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,431.80, 27,596.58 and 15,183.88 is: 22,733.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,431.80 : 27,596.58 = 15,183.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,431.80/27,596.58 = 15,183.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,431.80x = 27,596.58 × 15,183.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,431.80x = 419,023,159.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,023,159.13/18,431.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,733.71

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