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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,174.06, 27,128.49 and 15,959.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,174.06, 27,128.49 and 15,959.72 is: 23,823.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,174.06 : 27,128.49 = 15,959.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,174.06/27,128.49 = 15,959.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,174.06x = 27,128.49 × 15,959.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,174.06x = 432,963,104.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,963,104.42/18,174.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,823.14

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