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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,611.30, 27,884.42 and 15,511.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,611.30, 27,884.42 and 15,511.22 is: 23,239.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,611.30 : 27,884.42 = 15,511.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,611.30/27,884.42 = 15,511.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,611.30x = 27,884.42 × 15,511.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,611.30x = 432,521,373.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,521,373.19/18,611.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,239.72

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