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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,109.40, 27,164.10 and 15,920.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,109.40, 27,164.10 and 15,920.60 is: 23,880.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,109.40 : 27,164.10 = 15,920.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,109.40/27,164.10 = 15,920.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,109.40x = 27,164.10 × 15,920.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,109.40x = 432,468,770.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,468,770.46/18,109.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,880.90

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