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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,355.40, 27,460.20 and 15,917.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,355.40, 27,460.20 and 15,917.30 is: 23,812.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,355.40 : 27,460.20 = 15,917.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,355.40/27,460.20 = 15,917.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,355.40x = 27,460.20 × 15,917.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,355.40x = 437,092,241.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,092,241.46/18,355.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,812.73

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