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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,117.90, 27,237.60 and 15,712.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,117.90, 27,237.60 and 15,712.20 is: 23,620.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,117.90 : 27,237.60 = 15,712.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,117.90/27,237.60 = 15,712.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,117.90x = 27,237.60 × 15,712.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,117.90x = 427,962,618.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,962,618.72/18,117.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,620.98

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