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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,069.60, 27,104.40 and 15,218.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,069.60, 27,104.40 and 15,218.40 is: 22,827.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,069.60 : 27,104.40 = 15,218.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,069.60/27,104.40 = 15,218.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,069.60x = 27,104.40 × 15,218.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,069.60x = 412,485,600.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,485,600.96/18,069.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,827.60

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