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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,200.40, 27,365.40 and 15,349.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,200.40, 27,365.40 and 15,349.20 is: 23,078.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,200.40 : 27,365.40 = 15,349.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,200.40/27,365.40 = 15,349.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,200.40x = 27,365.40 × 15,349.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,200.40x = 420,036,997.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,036,997.68/18,200.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,078.45

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