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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,646.72, 27,970.08 and 15,352.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,646.72, 27,970.08 and 15,352.89 is: 23,029.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,646.72 : 27,970.08 = 15,352.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,646.72/27,970.08 = 15,352.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,646.72x = 27,970.08 × 15,352.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,646.72x = 429,421,712.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,421,712.56/18,646.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,029.34

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