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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,115.20, 27,172.80 and 15,811.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,115.20, 27,172.80 and 15,811.20 is: 23,716.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,115.20 : 27,172.80 = 15,811.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,115.20/27,172.80 = 15,811.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,115.20x = 27,172.80 × 15,811.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,115.20x = 429,634,575.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,634,575.36/18,115.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,716.80

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