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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,590.28, 27,751.70 and 15,929.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,590.28, 27,751.70 and 15,929.13 is: 23,779.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,590.28 : 27,751.70 = 15,929.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,590.28/27,751.70 = 15,929.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,590.28x = 27,751.70 × 15,929.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,590.28x = 442,060,437.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,060,437.02/18,590.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,779.12

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