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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,092.60, 27,138.90 and 15,905.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,092.60, 27,138.90 and 15,905.60 is: 23,858.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,092.60 : 27,138.90 = 15,905.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,092.60/27,138.90 = 15,905.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,092.60x = 27,138.90 × 15,905.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,092.60x = 431,660,487.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,660,487.84/18,092.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,858.40

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