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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,305.54, 27,392.70 and 15,848.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,305.54, 27,392.70 and 15,848.84 is: 23,716.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,305.54 : 27,392.70 = 15,848.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,305.54/27,392.70 = 15,848.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,305.54x = 27,392.70 × 15,848.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,305.54x = 434,142,519.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,142,519.47/18,305.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,716.46

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