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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,134.80, 27,218.40 and 15,672.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,134.80, 27,218.40 and 15,672.40 is: 23,522.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,134.80 : 27,218.40 = 15,672.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,134.80/27,218.40 = 15,672.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,134.80x = 27,218.40 × 15,672.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,134.80x = 426,577,652.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,577,652.16/18,134.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,522.60

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