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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,066.28, 27,076.32 and 15,716.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,066.28, 27,076.32 and 15,716.56 is: 23,554.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,066.28 : 27,076.32 = 15,716.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,066.28/27,076.32 = 15,716.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,066.28x = 27,076.32 × 15,716.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,066.28x = 425,546,607.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,546,607.86/18,066.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,554.74

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