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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,551.40, 27,794.70 and 15,246.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,551.40, 27,794.70 and 15,246.60 is: 22,843.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,551.40 : 27,794.70 = 15,246.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,551.40/27,794.70 = 15,246.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,551.40x = 27,794.70 × 15,246.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,551.40x = 423,774,673.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,774,673.02/18,551.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,843.27

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