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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,242.47, 27,471.07 and 15,930.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,242.47, 27,471.07 and 15,930.19 is: 23,989.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,242.47 : 27,471.07 = 15,930.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,242.47/27,471.07 = 15,930.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,242.47x = 27,471.07 × 15,930.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,242.47x = 437,619,364.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,619,364.60/18,242.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,989.04

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