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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,186.80, 27,280.20 and 15,999.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,186.80, 27,280.20 and 15,999.80 is: 23,999.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,186.80 : 27,280.20 = 15,999.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,186.80/27,280.20 = 15,999.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,186.80x = 27,280.20 × 15,999.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,186.80x = 436,477,743.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,477,743.96/18,186.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,999.70

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