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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,459.10, 27,688.65 and 15,543.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,459.10, 27,688.65 and 15,543.10 is: 23,314.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,459.10 : 27,688.65 = 15,543.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,459.10/27,688.65 = 15,543.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,459.10x = 27,688.65 × 15,543.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,459.10x = 430,367,455.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,367,455.82/18,459.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,314.65

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