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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,625.17, 27,956.13 and 15,156.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,625.17, 27,956.13 and 15,156.09 is: 22,749.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,625.17 : 27,956.13 = 15,156.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,625.17/27,956.13 = 15,156.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,625.17x = 27,956.13 × 15,156.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,625.17x = 423,705,622.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,705,622.33/18,625.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,749.09

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