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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,524.10, 27,786.15 and 15,608.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,524.10, 27,786.15 and 15,608.10 is: 23,412.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,524.10 : 27,786.15 = 15,608.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,524.10/27,786.15 = 15,608.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,524.10x = 27,786.15 × 15,608.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,524.10x = 433,689,007.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,689,007.82/18,524.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,412.15

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