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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,271.80, 27,423.90 and 15,647.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,271.80, 27,423.90 and 15,647.40 is: 23,484.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,271.80 : 27,423.90 = 15,647.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,271.80/27,423.90 = 15,647.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,271.80x = 27,423.90 × 15,647.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,271.80x = 429,112,732.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,112,732.86/18,271.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,484.97

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