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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,467.16, 27,725.34 and 15,711.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,467.16, 27,725.34 and 15,711.54 is: 23,588.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,467.16 : 27,725.34 = 15,711.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,467.16/27,725.34 = 15,711.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,467.16x = 27,725.34 × 15,711.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,467.16x = 435,607,788.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,607,788.42/18,467.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,588.24

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