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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,402.40, 27,530.70 and 15,964.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,402.40, 27,530.70 and 15,964.30 is: 23,883.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,402.40 : 27,530.70 = 15,964.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,402.40/27,530.70 = 15,964.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,402.40x = 27,530.70 × 15,964.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,402.40x = 439,508,354.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,508,354.01/18,402.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,883.21

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