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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,108.90, 27,090.45 and 15,670.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,108.90, 27,090.45 and 15,670.80 is: 23,443.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,108.90 : 27,090.45 = 15,670.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,108.90/27,090.45 = 15,670.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,108.90x = 27,090.45 × 15,670.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,108.90x = 424,529,023.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,529,023.86/18,108.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,443.11

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