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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,615.12, 27,941.16 and 15,146.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,615.12, 27,941.16 and 15,146.04 is: 22,734.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,615.12 : 27,941.16 = 15,146.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,615.12/27,941.16 = 15,146.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,615.12x = 27,941.16 × 15,146.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,615.12x = 423,197,927.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,197,927.01/18,615.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,734.10

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