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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,147.93, 27,328.49 and 15,835.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,147.93, 27,328.49 and 15,835.52 is: 23,846.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,147.93 : 27,328.49 = 15,835.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,147.93/27,328.49 = 15,835.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,147.93x = 27,328.49 × 15,835.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,147.93x = 432,760,957.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,760,957.87/18,147.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,846.29

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