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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,022.92, 27,040.64 and 15,968.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,022.92, 27,040.64 and 15,968.54 is: 23,958.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,022.92 : 27,040.64 = 15,968.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,022.92/27,040.64 = 15,968.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,022.92x = 27,040.64 × 15,968.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,022.92x = 431,799,326.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,799,326.42/18,022.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,958.34

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