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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,155.60, 27,233.40 and 15,239.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,155.60, 27,233.40 and 15,239.60 is: 22,859.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,155.60 : 27,233.40 = 15,239.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,155.60/27,233.40 = 15,239.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,155.60x = 27,233.40 × 15,239.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,155.60x = 415,026,122.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,026,122.64/18,155.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,859.40

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