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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,087.60, 27,131.40 and 15,171.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,087.60, 27,131.40 and 15,171.60 is: 22,757.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,087.60 : 27,131.40 = 15,171.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,087.60/27,131.40 = 15,171.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,087.60x = 27,131.40 × 15,171.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,087.60x = 411,626,748.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,626,748.24/18,087.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,757.40

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