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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,501.90, 27,720.45 and 15,197.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,501.90, 27,720.45 and 15,197.10 is: 22,769.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,501.90 : 27,720.45 = 15,197.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,501.90/27,720.45 = 15,197.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,501.90x = 27,720.45 × 15,197.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,501.90x = 421,270,450.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,270,450.70/18,501.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,769.04

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