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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,005.80, 27,008.70 and 15,500.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,005.80, 27,008.70 and 15,500.20 is: 23,250.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,005.80 : 27,008.70 = 15,500.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,005.80/27,008.70 = 15,500.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,005.80x = 27,008.70 × 15,500.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,005.80x = 418,640,251.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,640,251.74/18,005.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,250.30

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