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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,111.90, 27,094.95 and 15,673.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,111.90, 27,094.95 and 15,673.80 is: 23,447.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,111.90 : 27,094.95 = 15,673.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,111.90/27,094.95 = 15,673.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,111.90x = 27,094.95 × 15,673.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,111.90x = 424,680,827.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,680,827.31/18,111.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,447.61

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