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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,492.60, 27,738.90 and 15,565.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,492.60, 27,738.90 and 15,565.80 is: 23,348.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,492.60 : 27,738.90 = 15,565.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,492.60/27,738.90 = 15,565.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,492.60x = 27,738.90 × 15,565.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,492.60x = 431,778,169.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,778,169.62/18,492.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,348.70

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