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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,452.72, 27,627.24 and 15,303.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,452.72, 27,627.24 and 15,303.44 is: 22,912.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,452.72 : 27,627.24 = 15,303.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,452.72/27,627.24 = 15,303.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,452.72x = 27,627.24 × 15,303.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,452.72x = 422,791,809.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,791,809.71/18,452.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,912.17

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