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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,567.29, 27,818.52 and 15,467.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,567.29, 27,818.52 and 15,467.21 is: 23,173.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,567.29 : 27,818.52 = 15,467.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,567.29/27,818.52 = 15,467.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,567.29x = 27,818.52 × 15,467.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,567.29x = 430,274,890.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,274,890.73/18,567.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,173.81

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