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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,306.54, 27,394.20 and 15,849.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,306.54, 27,394.20 and 15,849.84 is: 23,717.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,306.54 : 27,394.20 = 15,849.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,306.54/27,394.20 = 15,849.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,306.54x = 27,394.20 × 15,849.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,306.54x = 434,193,686.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,193,686.93/18,306.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,717.95

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