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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,468.30, 27,673.65 and 15,530.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,468.30, 27,673.65 and 15,530.70 is: 23,271.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,468.30 : 27,673.65 = 15,530.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,468.30/27,673.65 = 15,530.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,468.30x = 27,673.65 × 15,530.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,468.30x = 429,791,156.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,791,156.06/18,468.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,271.83

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