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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,053.60, 27,080.40 and 15,202.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,053.60, 27,080.40 and 15,202.40 is: 22,803.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,053.60 : 27,080.40 = 15,202.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,053.60/27,080.40 = 15,202.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,053.60x = 27,080.40 × 15,202.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,053.60x = 411,687,072.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,687,072.96/18,053.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,803.60

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