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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,374.49, 27,484.58 and 15,486.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,374.49, 27,484.58 and 15,486.63 is: 23,164.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,374.49 : 27,484.58 = 15,486.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,374.49/27,484.58 = 15,486.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,374.49x = 27,484.58 × 15,486.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,374.49x = 425,643,456.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,643,456.81/18,374.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,164.91

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