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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,635.68, 27,904.64 and 15,666.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,635.68, 27,904.64 and 15,666.80 is: 23,459.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,635.68 : 27,904.64 = 15,666.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,635.68/27,904.64 = 15,666.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,635.68x = 27,904.64 × 15,666.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,635.68x = 437,176,413.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,176,413.95/18,635.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,459.11

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