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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,466.60, 27,699.90 and 15,550.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,466.60, 27,699.90 and 15,550.60 is: 23,325.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,466.60 : 27,699.90 = 15,550.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,466.60/27,699.90 = 15,550.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,466.60x = 27,699.90 × 15,550.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,466.60x = 430,750,064.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,750,064.94/18,466.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,325.90

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