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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,111.30, 27,166.95 and 15,807.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,111.30, 27,166.95 and 15,807.30 is: 23,710.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,111.30 : 27,166.95 = 15,807.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,111.30/27,166.95 = 15,807.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,111.30x = 27,166.95 × 15,807.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,111.30x = 429,436,128.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,436,128.74/18,111.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,710.95

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