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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,031.80, 27,054.18 and 15,867.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,031.80, 27,054.18 and 15,867.48 is: 23,806.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,031.80 : 27,054.18 = 15,867.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,031.80/27,054.18 = 15,867.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,031.80x = 27,054.18 × 15,867.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,031.80x = 429,281,660.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,281,660.07/18,031.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,806.92

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