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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,561.10, 27,865.42 and 15,945.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,561.10, 27,865.42 and 15,945.34 is: 23,938.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,561.10 : 27,865.42 = 15,945.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,561.10/27,865.42 = 15,945.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,561.10x = 27,865.42 × 15,945.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,561.10x = 444,323,596.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,323,596.14/18,561.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,938.43

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