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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,466.16, 27,723.84 and 15,710.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,466.16, 27,723.84 and 15,710.54 is: 23,586.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,466.16 : 27,723.84 = 15,710.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,466.16/27,723.84 = 15,710.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,466.16x = 27,723.84 × 15,710.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,466.16x = 435,556,497.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,556,497.27/18,466.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,586.74

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