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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,512.09, 27,703.53 and 15,141.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,512.09, 27,703.53 and 15,141.37 is: 22,659.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,512.09 : 27,703.53 = 15,141.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,512.09/27,703.53 = 15,141.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,512.09x = 27,703.53 × 15,141.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,512.09x = 419,469,322.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,469,322.33/18,512.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,659.22

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