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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,481.48, 27,846.91 and 15,266.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,481.48, 27,846.91 and 15,266.56 is: 23,002.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,481.48 : 27,846.91 = 15,266.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,481.48/27,846.91 = 15,266.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,481.48x = 27,846.91 × 15,266.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,481.48x = 425,126,522.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,126,522.33/18,481.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,002.84

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