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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,604.80, 27,874.80 and 15,688.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,604.80, 27,874.80 and 15,688.80 is: 23,505.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,604.80 : 27,874.80 = 15,688.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,604.80/27,874.80 = 15,688.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,604.80x = 27,874.80 × 15,688.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,604.80x = 437,322,162.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,322,162.24/18,604.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,505.88

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