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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,607.37, 27,881.87 and 15,822.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,607.37, 27,881.87 and 15,822.59 is: 23,709.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,607.37 : 27,881.87 = 15,822.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,607.37/27,881.87 = 15,822.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,607.37x = 27,881.87 × 15,822.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,607.37x = 441,163,178.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,163,178.92/18,607.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,709.06

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