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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,133.80, 27,168.30 and 15,541.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,133.80, 27,168.30 and 15,541.80 is: 23,284.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,133.80 : 27,168.30 = 15,541.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,133.80/27,168.30 = 15,541.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,133.80x = 27,168.30 × 15,541.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,133.80x = 422,244,284.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,244,284.94/18,133.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,284.93

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