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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,466.92, 27,825.03 and 15,252.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,466.92, 27,825.03 and 15,252.03 is: 22,980.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,466.92 : 27,825.03 = 15,252.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,466.92/27,825.03 = 15,252.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,466.92x = 27,825.03 × 15,252.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,466.92x = 424,388,192.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,388,192.31/18,466.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,980.99

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