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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,452.49, 27,678.62 and 15,946.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,452.49, 27,678.62 and 15,946.06 is: 23,919.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,452.49 : 27,678.62 = 15,946.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,452.49/27,678.62 = 15,946.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,452.49x = 27,678.62 × 15,946.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,452.49x = 441,364,935.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,364,935.24/18,452.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,919.00

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