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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,461.66, 27,717.10 and 15,706.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,461.66, 27,717.10 and 15,706.04 is: 23,579.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,461.66 : 27,717.10 = 15,706.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,461.66/27,717.10 = 15,706.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,461.66x = 27,717.10 × 15,706.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,461.66x = 435,325,703.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,325,703.43/18,461.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,579.99

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