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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,562.07, 27,781.95 and 15,995.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,562.07, 27,781.95 and 15,995.99 is: 23,941.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,562.07 : 27,781.95 = 15,995.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,562.07/27,781.95 = 15,995.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,562.07x = 27,781.95 × 15,995.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,562.07x = 444,399,794.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,399,794.38/18,562.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,941.28

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