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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,111.80, 27,167.70 and 15,807.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,111.80, 27,167.70 and 15,807.80 is: 23,711.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,111.80 : 27,167.70 = 15,807.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,111.80/27,167.70 = 15,807.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,111.80x = 27,167.70 × 15,807.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,111.80x = 429,461,568.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,461,568.06/18,111.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,711.70

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