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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,091.48, 27,014.06 and 15,965.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,091.48, 27,014.06 and 15,965.38 is: 23,839.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,091.48 : 27,014.06 = 15,965.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,091.48/27,014.06 = 15,965.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,091.48x = 27,014.06 × 15,965.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,091.48x = 431,289,733.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,289,733.24/18,091.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,839.38

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