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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,569.69, 27,822.13 and 15,469.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,569.69, 27,822.13 and 15,469.62 is: 23,177.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,569.69 : 27,822.13 = 15,469.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,569.69/27,822.13 = 15,469.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,569.69x = 27,822.13 × 15,469.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,569.69x = 430,397,635.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,397,635.68/18,569.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,177.43

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