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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,158.40, 27,164.70 and 15,720.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,158.40, 27,164.70 and 15,720.30 is: 23,517.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,158.40 : 27,164.70 = 15,720.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,158.40/27,164.70 = 15,720.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,158.40x = 27,164.70 × 15,720.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,158.40x = 427,037,233.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,037,233.41/18,158.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,517.34

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