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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,364.60, 27,546.90 and 15,934.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,364.60, 27,546.90 and 15,934.60 is: 23,901.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,364.60 : 27,546.90 = 15,934.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,364.60/27,546.90 = 15,934.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,364.60x = 27,546.90 × 15,934.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,364.60x = 438,948,832.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,948,832.74/18,364.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,901.90

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