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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,524.48, 27,786.59 and 15,744.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,524.48, 27,786.59 and 15,744.56 is: 23,616.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,524.48 : 27,786.59 = 15,744.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,524.48/27,786.59 = 15,744.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,524.48x = 27,786.59 × 15,744.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,524.48x = 437,487,554.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,487,554.73/18,524.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,616.73

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