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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,552.23, 27,795.74 and 15,452.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,552.23, 27,795.74 and 15,452.09 is: 23,150.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,552.23 : 27,795.74 = 15,452.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,552.23/27,795.74 = 15,452.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,552.23x = 27,795.74 × 15,452.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,552.23x = 429,502,059.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,502,059.86/18,552.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,150.97

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