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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,059.40, 27,089.10 and 15,872.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,059.40, 27,089.10 and 15,872.40 is: 23,808.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,059.40 : 27,089.10 = 15,872.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,059.40/27,089.10 = 15,872.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,059.40x = 27,089.10 × 15,872.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,059.40x = 429,969,030.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,969,030.84/18,059.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,808.60

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