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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,423.66, 27,635.49 and 15,886.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,423.66, 27,635.49 and 15,886.74 is: 23,830.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,423.66 : 27,635.49 = 15,886.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,423.66/27,635.49 = 15,886.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,423.66x = 27,635.49 × 15,886.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,423.66x = 439,037,844.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,037,844.40/18,423.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,830.11

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