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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,152.80, 27,229.20 and 15,965.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,152.80, 27,229.20 and 15,965.80 is: 23,948.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,152.80 : 27,229.20 = 15,965.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,152.80/27,229.20 = 15,965.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,152.80x = 27,229.20 × 15,965.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,152.80x = 434,735,961.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,735,961.36/18,152.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,948.70

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