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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,190.77, 27,286.07 and 15,718.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,190.77, 27,286.07 and 15,718.02 is: 23,576.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,190.77 : 27,286.07 = 15,718.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,190.77/27,286.07 = 15,718.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,190.77x = 27,286.07 × 15,718.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,190.77x = 428,882,915.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,882,915.39/18,190.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,576.95

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