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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,467.92, 27,826.54 and 15,253.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,467.92, 27,826.54 and 15,253.03 is: 22,982.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,467.92 : 27,826.54 = 15,253.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,467.92/27,826.54 = 15,253.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,467.92x = 27,826.54 × 15,253.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,467.92x = 424,439,049.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,439,049.42/18,467.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,982.50

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