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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,085.40, 27,092.10 and 15,920.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,085.40, 27,092.10 and 15,920.60 is: 23,849.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,085.40 : 27,092.10 = 15,920.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,085.40/27,092.10 = 15,920.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,085.40x = 27,092.10 × 15,920.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,085.40x = 431,322,487.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,322,487.26/18,085.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,849.21

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