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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,106.24, 27,086.64 and 15,667.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,106.24, 27,086.64 and 15,667.60 is: 23,438.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,106.24 : 27,086.64 = 15,667.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,106.24/27,086.64 = 15,667.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,106.24x = 27,086.64 × 15,667.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,106.24x = 424,382,640.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,382,640.86/18,106.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,438.47

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