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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,552.97, 27,797.05 and 15,452.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,552.97, 27,797.05 and 15,452.90 is: 23,152.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,552.97 : 27,797.05 = 15,452.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,552.97/27,797.05 = 15,452.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,552.97x = 27,797.05 × 15,452.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,552.97x = 429,545,033.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,545,033.95/18,552.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,152.36

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