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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,550.56, 27,843.12 and 15,336.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,550.56, 27,843.12 and 15,336.48 is: 23,019.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,550.56 : 27,843.12 = 15,336.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,550.56/27,843.12 = 15,336.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,550.56x = 27,843.12 × 15,336.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,550.56x = 427,015,453.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,015,453.02/18,550.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,019.01

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