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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,128.80, 27,193.20 and 15,941.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,128.80, 27,193.20 and 15,941.80 is: 23,912.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,128.80 : 27,193.20 = 15,941.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,128.80/27,193.20 = 15,941.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,128.80x = 27,193.20 × 15,941.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,128.80x = 433,508,555.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,508,555.76/18,128.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,912.70

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