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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,598.69, 27,897.98 and 15,304.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,598.69, 27,897.98 and 15,304.93 is: 22,957.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,598.69 : 27,897.98 = 15,304.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,598.69/27,897.98 = 15,304.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,598.69x = 27,897.98 × 15,304.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,598.69x = 426,976,631.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,976,631.04/18,598.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,957.35

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