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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,446.76, 27,670.14 and 15,802.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,446.76, 27,670.14 and 15,802.92 is: 23,704.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,446.76 : 27,670.14 = 15,802.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,446.76/27,670.14 = 15,802.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,446.76x = 27,670.14 × 15,802.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,446.76x = 437,269,008.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,269,008.81/18,446.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,704.38

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