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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,040.80, 27,028.80 and 15,448.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,040.80, 27,028.80 and 15,448.80 is: 23,145.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,040.80 : 27,028.80 = 15,448.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,040.80/27,028.80 = 15,448.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,040.80x = 27,028.80 × 15,448.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,040.80x = 417,562,525.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,562,525.44/18,040.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,145.46

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