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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,165.20, 27,247.80 and 15,861.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,165.20, 27,247.80 and 15,861.20 is: 23,791.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,165.20 : 27,247.80 = 15,861.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,165.20/27,247.80 = 15,861.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,165.20x = 27,247.80 × 15,861.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,165.20x = 432,182,805.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,182,805.36/18,165.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,791.80

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