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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,533.01, 27,766.98 and 15,432.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,533.01, 27,766.98 and 15,432.96 is: 23,122.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,533.01 : 27,766.98 = 15,432.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,533.01/27,766.98 = 15,432.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,533.01x = 27,766.98 × 15,432.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,533.01x = 428,526,691.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,526,691.66/18,533.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,122.35

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