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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,159.60, 27,239.40 and 10,369.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,159.60, 27,239.40 and 10,369.20 is: 15,553.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,159.60 : 27,239.40 = 10,369.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,159.60/27,239.40 = 10,369.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,159.60x = 27,239.40 × 10,369.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,159.60x = 282,450,786.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,450,786.48/18,159.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,553.80

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