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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,088.48, 27,009.59 and 15,962.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,088.48, 27,009.59 and 15,962.37 is: 23,834.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,088.48 : 27,009.59 = 15,962.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,088.48/27,009.59 = 15,962.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,088.48x = 27,009.59 × 15,962.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,088.48x = 431,137,069.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,137,069.13/18,088.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,834.90

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