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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,095.40, 27,138.30 and 5,615.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,095.40, 27,138.30 and 5,615.40 is: 8,421.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,095.40 : 27,138.30 = 5,615.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,095.40/27,138.30 = 5,615.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,095.40x = 27,138.30 × 5,615.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,095.40x = 152,392,409.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,392,409.82/18,095.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,421.61

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