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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,189.05, 27,122.93 and 15,976.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,189.05, 27,122.93 and 15,976.94 is: 23,824.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,189.05 : 27,122.93 = 15,976.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,189.05/27,122.93 = 15,976.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,189.05x = 27,122.93 × 15,976.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,189.05x = 433,341,209.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,341,209.73/18,189.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,824.30

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