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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,324.54, 27,421.20 and 15,867.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,324.54, 27,421.20 and 15,867.84 is: 23,744.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,324.54 : 27,421.20 = 15,867.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,324.54/27,421.20 = 15,867.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,324.54x = 27,421.20 × 15,867.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,324.54x = 435,115,214.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,115,214.21/18,324.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,744.95

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