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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,481.10, 27,721.64 and 15,701.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,481.10, 27,721.64 and 15,701.18 is: 23,551.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,481.10 : 27,721.64 = 15,701.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,481.10/27,721.64 = 15,701.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,481.10x = 27,721.64 × 15,701.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,481.10x = 435,262,360.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,262,360.18/18,481.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,551.76

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