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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,165.60, 27,248.40 and 15,541.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,165.60, 27,248.40 and 15,541.20 is: 23,311.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,165.60 : 27,248.40 = 15,541.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,165.60/27,248.40 = 15,541.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,165.60x = 27,248.40 × 15,541.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,165.60x = 423,472,834.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,472,834.08/18,165.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,311.80

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