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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,408.90, 27,540.45 and 15,970.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,408.90, 27,540.45 and 15,970.80 is: 23,892.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,408.90 : 27,540.45 = 15,970.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,408.90/27,540.45 = 15,970.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,408.90x = 27,540.45 × 15,970.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,408.90x = 439,843,018.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,843,018.86/18,408.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,892.95

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