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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,110.60, 27,165.90 and 15,680.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,110.60, 27,165.90 and 15,680.60 is: 23,520.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,110.60 : 27,165.90 = 15,680.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,110.60/27,165.90 = 15,680.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,110.60x = 27,165.90 × 15,680.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,110.60x = 425,977,611.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,977,611.54/18,110.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,520.90

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