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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,948.44, 27,030.67 and 15,894.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,948.44, 27,030.67 and 15,894.28 is: 23,937.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,948.44 : 27,030.67 = 15,894.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,948.44/27,030.67 = 15,894.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,948.44x = 27,030.67 × 15,894.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,948.44x = 429,633,037.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,633,037.57/17,948.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,937.07

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