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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,507.28, 27,785.58 and 15,751.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,507.28, 27,785.58 and 15,751.66 is: 23,648.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,507.28 : 27,785.58 = 15,751.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,507.28/27,785.58 = 15,751.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,507.28x = 27,785.58 × 15,751.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,507.28x = 437,669,009.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,669,009.06/18,507.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,648.48

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