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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,052.80, 27,036.96 and 15,614.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,052.80, 27,036.96 and 15,614.40 is: 23,385.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,052.80 : 27,036.96 = 15,614.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,052.80/27,036.96 = 15,614.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,052.80x = 27,036.96 × 15,614.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,052.80x = 422,165,908.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,165,908.22/18,052.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,385.07

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