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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,384.60, 27,548.10 and 15,907.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,384.60, 27,548.10 and 15,907.80 is: 23,836.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,384.60 : 27,548.10 = 15,907.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,384.60/27,548.10 = 15,907.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,384.60x = 27,548.10 × 15,907.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,384.60x = 438,229,665.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,229,665.18/18,384.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,836.78

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