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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,110.20, 27,165.30 and 15,806.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,110.20, 27,165.30 and 15,806.20 is: 23,709.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,110.20 : 27,165.30 = 15,806.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,110.20/27,165.30 = 15,806.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,110.20x = 27,165.30 × 15,806.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,110.20x = 429,380,164.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,380,164.86/18,110.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,709.30

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