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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,488.44, 27,722.94 and 15,902.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,488.44, 27,722.94 and 15,902.92 is: 23,846.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,488.44 : 27,722.94 = 15,902.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,488.44/27,722.94 = 15,902.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,488.44x = 27,722.94 × 15,902.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,488.44x = 440,875,696.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,875,696.98/18,488.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,846.02

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