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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,632.80, 27,901.68 and 15,522.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,632.80, 27,901.68 and 15,522.40 is: 23,244.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,632.80 : 27,901.68 = 15,522.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,632.80/27,901.68 = 15,522.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,632.80x = 27,901.68 × 15,522.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,632.80x = 433,101,037.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,101,037.63/18,632.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,244.01

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