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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,150.90, 27,190.35 and 15,986.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,150.90, 27,190.35 and 15,986.10 is: 23,947.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,150.90 : 27,190.35 = 15,986.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,150.90/27,190.35 = 15,986.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,150.90x = 27,190.35 × 15,986.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,150.90x = 434,667,654.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,667,654.14/18,150.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,947.44

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