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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,140.60, 27,210.90 and 15,516.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,140.60, 27,210.90 and 15,516.20 is: 23,274.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,140.60 : 27,210.90 = 15,516.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,140.60/27,210.90 = 15,516.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,140.60x = 27,210.90 × 15,516.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,140.60x = 422,209,766.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,209,766.58/18,140.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,274.30

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