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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,004.80, 27,007.20 and 15,499.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,004.80, 27,007.20 and 15,499.20 is: 23,248.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,004.80 : 27,007.20 = 15,499.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,004.80/27,007.20 = 15,499.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,004.80x = 27,007.20 × 15,499.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,004.80x = 418,589,994.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,589,994.24/18,004.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,248.80

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