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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,597.69, 27,896.48 and 15,303.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,597.69, 27,896.48 and 15,303.93 is: 22,955.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,597.69 : 27,896.48 = 15,303.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,597.69/27,896.48 = 15,303.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,597.69x = 27,896.48 × 15,303.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,597.69x = 426,925,777.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,925,777.17/18,597.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,955.85

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