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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,482.42, 27,848.33 and 15,267.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,482.42, 27,848.33 and 15,267.50 is: 23,004.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,482.42 : 27,848.33 = 15,267.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,482.42/27,848.33 = 15,267.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,482.42x = 27,848.33 × 15,267.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,482.42x = 425,174,232.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,174,232.32/18,482.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,004.25

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