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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,231.84, 27,300.44 and 15,616.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,231.84, 27,300.44 and 15,616.18 is: 23,383.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,231.84 : 27,300.44 = 15,616.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,231.84/27,300.44 = 15,616.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,231.84x = 27,300.44 × 15,616.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,231.84x = 426,328,585.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,328,585.12/18,231.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,383.74

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