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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,658.91, 27,988.28 and 15,365.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,658.91, 27,988.28 and 15,365.04 is: 23,047.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,658.91 : 27,988.28 = 15,365.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,658.91/27,988.28 = 15,365.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,658.91x = 27,988.28 × 15,365.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,658.91x = 430,041,161.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,041,161.43/18,658.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,047.50

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