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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,044.73, 27,167.38 and 15,633.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,044.73, 27,167.38 and 15,633.56 is: 23,537.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,044.73 : 27,167.38 = 15,633.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,044.73/27,167.38 = 15,633.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,044.73x = 27,167.38 × 15,633.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,044.73x = 424,722,894.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,722,894.11/18,044.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,537.23

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