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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,571.11, 27,824.22 and 15,471.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,571.11, 27,824.22 and 15,471.06 is: 23,179.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,571.11 : 27,824.22 = 15,471.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,571.11/27,824.22 = 15,471.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,571.11x = 27,824.22 × 15,471.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,571.11x = 430,470,177.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,470,177.07/18,571.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,179.56

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